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31-Mar-2006
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Question about bonsai ulmus
Hi,
I got this bonsai tree (ulmus), its starting to get a lot of leefs, what is the real name, is it an ulmus parvifolia?  So my first question is... how do I "cut" them properly they are kinda long now  and my second question is, there are some "death" ends on my tree I mean there is nothing growing there... what should I do with it?  Thanks a lot for your help Bas Last edited by Basjee : 31-Mar-2006 at 05:01 AM. |
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31-Mar-2006
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Hi Bas,
I think this tree has great potential, but not as it stands at the moment. Personally I would airlayer off the upper section of the tree (see attached image). I would then make a raft style bonsai from it that is caught in a strong wind. All the best, Aaron
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31-Mar-2006
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That is indeed ulmus parvifolia, a chinese elm. It buds prolifically, and can be induced to bud back on old wood.
These links may help you: http://www.dallasbonsai.com/bonsai_...ChineseElm.html http://www.dallasbonsai.com/bonsai_...hineseElm2.html http://www.bonsaivillage.net/elmPinching.php
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31-Mar-2006
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Aaron_K thats will be a huge change... can you give me some more info/hints/tips about it?
 I never done that before... woa... great links!!! Thanks a lot Ralph!! Last edited by Basjee : 31-Mar-2006 at 10:03 AM. |
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31-Mar-2006
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bonsaiTALK Master Chief
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Hi Bas, Here is a general link on air layering. There are several different methods and variations but you should get the underlying idea behind it. Start the layer in later spring to early summer, and remove in late autumn or whenever there is a abundant supply of new roots. Once the upper portion of the tree was successfully layered and removed from the bottom part, you would then need to consider removing the bark in sections on what will become the underside. This will encourage more roots to develop, which can then be trained as nebari, and help anchor the tree also. I've attached another picture to show what I mean. Plant into a free draining soil, and leave it to grow till the following year. Then you can consider laying the foundations for the primary branches before moving onto the secondary and twiggy growth in subsequent years. Andy Rutledge has a great article on ramifying Chinese elms over at bonsaivillage.net . Be sure to check that out too for future reference. This is just the tree I saw in the wood, I'm sure others will have some equally possible styling ideas. All the best, Aaron
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31-Mar-2006
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ok thanks again... I will check this out tomorrow as I have to go now
I am going to do it I think, just because I like the idea of doing something with this bonsai thanks a lot!! |
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31-Mar-2006
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While there may be other "equally possible styling ideas", I doubt very seriously there will be a better one...Good eye on this one Mr. Aaron, I think you have most definately been able to see the very best possible solution to this material...I only wish I had seen it before you did, so I could have the satisfaction of knowing I had that kind of vision... By the way, that sure is a very well done virtual and a nice pot also...I am very excited about getting it from Mr. Dale for my boxwood... Regards Behr 
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Thanks Mr G. and Moe for the very kind words. If I could only find the tree within the wood on my own stock - I'd be a happy chappy lol. I didn't know you were buying this pot from Dale, Grampz! Its a superb pot, and ironically was the one that leapt out at me because of the swirling that said "wind" to me. I love the colours too. Great choice Grampz. All the best, Aaron
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1-Apr-2006
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thanks again all for the nice replies!
I am going to do this and I will update this thread sometimes with some new pics THanks! |
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