Elm in silhouette

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Elm in silhouette

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Just recently there has been discussion on elms budding out now. I have some that have got some leaves still on them as new buds are breaking which is normal for elms!!. However there are quite a few variety's of elm. I have 4 of them the Chinese and Catlin are the ones that seems to hold on for longer even to the point of having both new and old at the same time. Suberosa and Hokkiedo loose all there leaves every year for me here in the west. It is late though way into late May to early June. The you can really appreciate the ramification. Some of mine are developing very nicely so I thought I would show you some. ;)
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Brilliant Pup. Especially enjoyed the last one 230mm.
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Here a few moore some of the Suberosa ( corky bark elm )
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Great work Pup.
There has been alot of talk about Hokkeido and seiju elm getting die back on fine branching on the international forums. It does not look like this is an issue for you? I have never experienced any on my seiju either but it was suggested that was because I was only just getting to the fine branching stage.
Brent Waltson suggest that any of these issues are fixed with plenty of sun. One of the people having trouble was Water Pall. Maybe there is just not enough sun for them there?
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G,day Brett nice to know I am doing something right!!. What I find is they do not like to be shaded so the canopy has to be open.
It is one of those constant requirements. Do not let any dead twigs remain on the tree, that is the hard part. More so when the new growth starts.
As much light not necessarily direct sun. As you can see by the size of these trees. Too much sun will certainly be too much.

What we experienced in Europe when we were there last month was plenty of warm sun. So this year they might be OK.
So maybe Walter will be able to get some fine twigging EH!!. :)
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Maybe I should just let you know when you are doing something wrong. I would have to type alot less :lol:

Here is a quote from Walter I just found as I was browsing.
Two Chines elms, Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido'. They are not easy to keep as bonsai.
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Post by aaron_tas »

wow :!: you certainly have some sweet as elms...

i love your mame pk pot too :D
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