Elm Projects.
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Elm Projects.
Hi all ,In my early years of Bonsai I went a little crazy and started up way to many projects with Elm roots and finally have potted up several in pots. I know they are not every ones cup of tea but I found them to be a good learning experience. If i can get the ramification like Pup I would be a happy man. Cheers John.
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Re: Elm Projects.
Boom, they are fantastic. Ive started some elm room cuttings with the same idea in mind for mine.
Look forward to their ramification.
Look forward to their ramification.
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Re: Elm Projects.
Very dramatic Boom!
I like.
I like.
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Re: Elm Projects.
Love that first one, it looks as though its about to walk off
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Re: Elm Projects.
Hi Boom64 , mate i like these for the simple reason they are uniquely different , sounds like they may just inspire a few members to step outside the square . .
Cheers Alpine
Cheers Alpine
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Re: Elm Projects.
Hi folks ,thanks for the kind words. Today i was lucky enough to finish re potting some of the bigger ones .Still a few years to go. Cheers John
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Re: Elm Projects.
Hi Boom
Wow, those are really dramatic . Like how tight you've managed to get the roots onto the rocks Did you follow Shibui's technique
regards
peterb
Wow, those are really dramatic . Like how tight you've managed to get the roots onto the rocks Did you follow Shibui's technique
regards
peterb
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Re: Elm Projects.
Hi Peter ,I have been wrapping the roots very tightly with clear grafting tape. The wide type 25mm I think . I cut of at repotting time and do it again ,it usually takes 2 or 3 seasons. Just one of many methods ,hope this helps . Regards John.
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Re: Elm Projects.
wow, it looks like someone drained the swamp, and this was what was collected. Not my cup of tea, but it certainly is interesting to look at.
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I style Bonsai naturally, just as they would appear in the wild.
Central Coast, NSW
Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus
Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480
Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724
Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995
How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227
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Re: Elm Projects.
Hi All,
A quick update on several 'drained swamp ' trees. Several had a bit of sooty mould on them ,will give them a good wash with soap flakes soon. Still a while to go but pretty happy so far. Aiming for a more Chinese style. Getting to the stage were I will have to stop growing all my off cuts. Cheers John.
A quick update on several 'drained swamp ' trees. Several had a bit of sooty mould on them ,will give them a good wash with soap flakes soon. Still a while to go but pretty happy so far. Aiming for a more Chinese style. Getting to the stage were I will have to stop growing all my off cuts. Cheers John.
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Re: Elm Projects.
Awesome evocative trees Boom!
I really like these mate.
I'd like to bridge a few of the bigger gaps on some but really really cool stuff.
I really like these mate.
I'd like to bridge a few of the bigger gaps on some but really really cool stuff.
One of the fabulous things about growing bonsai is as you get old and decrepit your trees get old and beautiful