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15-Mar-2006
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Humble Student
Join Date: Oct-2005
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Chinese Elm... Bonsai potential?
Attached are a ciuple of pictures of a Chinese elm trunk that I am considering, does it look like it has potential? The base of the trunk is about 1". I like the fact that it looks old, but I'm unsure of it's Bonsai potential? The whole tree is about 18" tall. Thanks in advance for your tips and opinions!!!
James Last edited by Joanie : 15-Mar-2006 at 02:23 AM. |
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15-Mar-2006
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I'm sure you'll receive responses from people more experienced than me, but I think I would pass this one up. I'd look for a stronger nebari and flare in the base of the trunk. I didn't find the branching inspiring either. Hope my assessment doesn't disappoint you, but there are a lot of good elm available, so I'd be very discriminating.
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15-Mar-2006
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Unless it's really inexpensive and you're willing to spend time working on a ground layer, then maybe it's not the best one you can get. The roots are best if they spread gently outward from the trunk like a wagon wheel, at least for bonsai that is the case.
However, sometimes we can learn from trees that need major work, rather than learning on more expensive stock. The trunk has character, but it would be better if it either had movement, or was suited for a broom style. (A broom style would have a scarless trunk, generally speaking) It could be a decent forest tree if you could find others exactly like it, but if they aren't from the same parent plant or you can hold them side by side, it may be hard to match the trees together. Seems like there are many subtle differences in Chinese elms, leaf size and color, etc. Joanie
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15-Mar-2006
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Humble Student
Join Date: Oct-2005
Location: San Antonio,TX
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Thanks guys, the more I look at the picture the more I agree with ya'll!!! Does'nt look as great as when I first saw it!!! I will pass on it for sure!
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16-Mar-2006
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I think the tree is wonderfull. It might not be Bonsai (reflection of your idea of perfect trees) but I think it would make a wonderfull tree with alot of character.
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