Chinese elm

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Ben Thomas
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Chinese elm

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Anyone tell me when is the correct time to take the top quarter of my pre bonsai chinese elm?
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Assuming you mean to cut off the top of your tree Ben?
You can prune at any time of year but now is a great time because you can see the shape clearer with no leaves.
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Re: Chinese elm

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Thanks. That's what I was thinking/hoping
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