[ID] please

[mtarros]

Hi,

Here is a tree that has been cut back hard in my sisters yard and just wanted to find out if it was worth taking it.

Just need an ID.

Thanks
Michael

[Bougy Fan]

The photos aren't the best but I believe it is a celtis. Quite commonly used for bonsai.

[NBPCA]

I would also say its a Celtis and they can make great bonsai.

Grant

[harry]

There is a beautiful one in the National Collection in the USA. So yes they do make good Bonsai.


Harry

[mtarros]

Cool thanks sorry about the pics it was taken with my phone.

Is it ok to dig it up at this time of the year.

[Paulneill]

I would wait until early spring when buds swell and start to extend . but if it needs to be lifted now you can try . you could dig a trench around it and fill with loose soil to make collecting more successful come spring.

[mtarros]

I might try and wait until it gets closer to spring.

Has anyone else tried to collect them earlier and have it live?

Thanks
Michael