corky elm layer

[Matthew]

Thought id post a pic of a cork bark elm i recently severed. Layer was set last november and seperated 2 weeks ago. I cut in hard only leaving about 1/3 of the trees thickness when i did the layer as i heard cork elms can bridge gaps easily. seems it worked. i used a 8 inch pot to set the layer , cut down one side slipped it over and wired the side up. I have left a sacrifice branch on atm which is healing a large scar. i Think a few seasons this will be a very nice tree shohin size at 20cm with a trunk size about 2.5 inches. It will spend one season in this pot than into a nice bonsai pot when the time comes. im looking forward to developing this one.

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[jarryd]

wow this one is off to a great start mate! very powerful little tree.

[kcpoole]

Lovely start to to that one

Ken

[bodhidharma]

A very nice start Matthew I look forward to its progression. As you know i have one going at the moment and have been surprised by the slow progress of the branches thickening. It might pay to leave this one in a grow box while you are doing branch work

[fireworks]

Off to a great start, Matthew. Looking forward to seeing what you do next.

[Matthew]

Bodhi this tree was in the ground for several years grown by shibui than i had it planted in a bonsai pot for several months before performing the layer. most branches are at the desired thickness and its just a matter of spending quality time with the roots next winter and ramification. i wanted a shohin tree with a low primary branch as i quite like that and this one will do