My chinese elm

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sonic976
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My chinese elm

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My chinese elm after I cut it down for a little broom bonsai like Craigs .I hooked the 2 branches together to start training the new leaders .
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Re: My chinese elm

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Hi sonic, gd start mate, you may want to do a mini v cut to improve the junction between the two leaders, something like this,,, have fun :D Craig
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Everyone wants to have an elm like Craig....Im guilty of that too ;)
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Hi sonic976 , that was quick research .I must admit it looks a bit like Craigs Elm .Just be careful not to knock either branch off when V cutting the trunk .Cheers Alpineart
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Thanks Craig I'll do it real soon . :D Thanks sonic976
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Levuccio wrote:Everyone wants to have an elm like Craig....Im guilty of that too ;)
Well i have started mine . Thanks sonic976
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Thanks alpineart I'll be careful . sonic976
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