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I bought this elm as a pre bonsai last year, i attempted some trimming but I'm not sure about the tapering and the trunk line. After a bit of feedback. I have put it in a styro box to let it grow and try and fatten it up a bit.Chinese Elm help
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Chinese Elm help
I bought this elm as a pre bonsai last year, i attempted some trimming but I'm not sure about the tapering and the trunk line. After a bit of feedback. I have put it in a styro box to let it grow and try and fatten it up a bit.
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Re: Chinese Elm help
You've done the right thing, I would wire it now and put some movement into the trunk and then let it thicken. Make sure u fertilise.
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Re: Chinese Elm help
Hey guys,
I am going to do the same with a couple of trees with the Styrofoam box. How many holes in the bottom do you normally make for drainage?
Cheers!
I am going to do the same with a couple of trees with the Styrofoam box. How many holes in the bottom do you normally make for drainage?
Cheers!
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Re: Chinese Elm help
Shoey91, I think you have done the right thing and your tree looks happy. It has some movement but if you want more now is the time.
Her8d, at least 8.
Her8d, at least 8.
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Re: Chinese Elm help
I picked up several styro boxes from my local grocers with holes already in the bottom of them. They seemed quite happy to get rid of them.
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Re: Chinese Elm help
After throwing on a "bit" of wire on. I like this angle better for the front.
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