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Hi jenny,

I am in the same boat as you are. In fact I asked that same question a while back. For the most part i got alot of responses that elms should be outside and it depends on the type of elm. As I mentioned in an earlier thread, I brought mine inside when the temperatures dropped and i couldnt reverse the process. meaning that they didnt stay outside to get used to the conditions and if i tried to take them out , that they might not survive. Nevertheless, they seem to be doing quite well indoors, and have been pushing new growth the entire time. I would like to mention that this is my experience and would not like to generalize, as i am a novice. Also, while having said that I keep my elms indoors, I have decided that i will keep them outdoors next winter. I hope that they are able to adjust to such a change. They say that these trees are very hardy and forgiving. let us know your progress. And the dropping the leaves part; thats pretty much normal behavior.

31-Dec-2004	#3
metree bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Nov-2004 Location: delaware Country: U.S.A USDA Zone: zone 7 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 10	Hi jenny, I am in the same boat as you are. In fact I asked that same question a while back. For the most part i got alot of responses that elms should be outside and it depends on the type of elm. As I mentioned in an earlier thread, I brought mine inside when the temperatures dropped and i couldnt reverse the process. meaning that they didnt stay outside to get used to the conditions and if i tried to take them out , that they might not survive. Nevertheless, they seem to be doing quite well indoors, and have been pushing new growth the entire time. I would like to mention that this is my experience and would not like to generalize, as i am a novice. Also, while having said that I keep my elms indoors, I have decided that i will keep them outdoors next winter. I hope that they are able to adjust to such a change. They say that these trees are very hardy and forgiving. let us know your progress. And the dropping the leaves part; thats pretty much normal behavior.