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Manually defoliating a chinese elm, or just about any other deciduous tree in the fall can produce a spurt of new growth which will be killed off with the first frost. That can weaken or kill a tree. Chinese elm given some protection from the worst of winter can be kept out side with little problem. The set up in the pics here gives a great idea of what can be done. Root protection--mulch-- is a must. Protection from dessicating winter winds is also advisable for fine twigged species like chinese elm.

20-Apr-2004	#5
rockm bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Oct-2003 Location: Fairfax, Va Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 4,561	Manually defoliating a chinese elm, or just about any other deciduous tree in the fall can produce a spurt of new growth which will be killed off with the first frost. That can weaken or kill a tree. Chinese elm given some protection from the worst of winter can be kept out side with little problem. The set up in the pics here gives a great idea of what can be done. Root protection--mulch-- is a must. Protection from dessicating winter winds is also advisable for fine twigged species like chinese elm.