Will_Heath

Not only did you take off most the roots but then you added insult to injury and ripped off most the branches as well...

I would put it directly into the ground and forget it for a year or two. American elms are good budders and the sucker well also, with luck it will throw out new growth. Do do anything else to it, except water when needed.

Next time try removing the tap root and lreaving the rest and try not to cut back the foliage as much if at all.


Will