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11-Jul-2004
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English Elm Airlayer Seperated
Some of you may remember this tree from a thread last year. I aquired it about three years ago now. It was a sucker from a large (but unfortunately half dead) Elm that had to make eay for a gas pipeline.
I initiated the air layer in April this year and today was the day to seperate the air layer from the old roots. I use a pair of ratchet loppers to do the job as i find that that gives me a nice clean cut. Here is a few pictures. The original threat from last year!
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11-Jul-2004
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I stand and stare a lot
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Here is the old root. Yes root, as ther was only one large root that circled the trunk in a very unattractive way and did not support the tree in the soil. It has sent up a good few suckers so I have potted it up in a hope to get some more material. It may even make a little raft style tree.
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11-Jul-2004
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I stand and stare a lot
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Here is the tree in its grow box. I have used a well sifted, corase mixture of composed bark, akadama, vemiculite and grit (3-5mm) to pot up the tree. Most of this years new growth has been trimmed back so as not to stress the new roots too much. It will be left to grow in peace now, at least until next spring.
I think it was worth the effort. Regards Mike
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11-Jul-2004
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Most definately worth the effort. Tree looks much healthier and has a nice outline. Nice Job!
Bonsai-al
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11-Jul-2004
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bonsaiTALK Adept
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Looks good Mike.
Good job. Delboy. |
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11-Jul-2004
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bonsaiTALK ArchMaster
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Nice job. Elm is looking healthier. Look forward to seeing the new nebari once the roots have hardened off.
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Bonsai Northwest Inc, Melbourne, Australia Bonsai Flora Nursery in Yarraville, Melbourne |
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11-Jul-2004
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Bonsai Moron
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Good looking tree Mike
 I have a couple of elms,but they are still seedlings. Regards, Dave
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14-Jul-2004
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Definitely worth the effort Mike. You've got a very good looking tree there now.
Regards, Chris.
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