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Chinese Elm Broom

Posted: September 1st, 2014, 5:54 pm
by Watto
I grew this from a root cutting and it is now looking OK I think. The purits would probably say it is not technicaly a broom, but its a broom to me. It currently stands about 24 or 25 cm tall and could have been in the Shohin section and if the mods want to move it that's OK with me.
In a few days it will pop this years leaves.

Re: Chinese Elm Broom

Posted: September 1st, 2014, 5:59 pm
by bonsaibruce
:wave:

Re: Chinese Elm Broom

Posted: September 1st, 2014, 7:00 pm
by Boics
Looks pretty damn good to me!

How long has it taken to get to this stage Watto?

Re: Chinese Elm Broom

Posted: September 1st, 2014, 7:04 pm
by Jason
Very nice Watto!

Am curious as to why it wouldn't be classed as a broom? Is that 'cos of the slight lean?

Re: Chinese Elm Broom

Posted: September 1st, 2014, 7:11 pm
by Bek
Really want a nice broom shape for myself, I just love them! Looks great

Re: Chinese Elm Broom

Posted: September 1st, 2014, 7:38 pm
by Watto
Its probably six or so years to get to this stage. Yes because it is not straight some would say its not a broom, however Walter Pall has a differing view.

Re: Chinese Elm Broom

Posted: September 1st, 2014, 8:06 pm
by Laurie J
Looks great! Congratulations!

Re: Chinese Elm Broom

Posted: September 1st, 2014, 8:35 pm
by NAHamilton
There is nothing wrong with Walter Palls school of thought when you see it backed up by his trees. He speaks with an amazing mix of arrogance and confidence that is really quite indisputable when you see his results.

Re: Chinese Elm Broom

Posted: September 1st, 2014, 10:21 pm
by alpineart
Hi Watto , mate thats a broom or i will bare my butT in Bourke Street . It's a "Ripper" and would be more than happy to have it sitting on a bench at my place .

Cheers . Alpine

Re: Chinese Elm Broom

Posted: September 2nd, 2014, 8:24 pm
by Watto
I'm happy to call it a broom Alpine. Its probably pretty chilly in Bourke Street right now.

Re: Chinese Elm Broom

Posted: September 2nd, 2014, 8:28 pm
by Watto
Here is a photo from two years ago and you can see how the ramification has improved over that time.

Re: Chinese Elm Broom

Posted: September 2nd, 2014, 10:10 pm
by bodhidharma
A busy little broom it is Watto. Lots of clip and grow cause i would hate to have to wire it :whistle:

Re: Chinese Elm Broom

Posted: September 3rd, 2014, 1:14 am
by Pup
The purists are not all ways right. One great Master revered, by many though out the world, the late great John.Y.Naka has several variations on Broom style in his Books.

This one can sit on my bench OH I cant get it in though.
Nice one Watto. Cheers Pup :tounge:

Re: Chinese Elm Broom

Posted: September 3rd, 2014, 7:50 am
by Brian Bishop
G'Day Watto,
It's not a bloody shovel so it must be a broom. (I hope that helps) :tu:
Great little tree mate.
Cheers......Brian

Re: Chinese Elm Broom

Posted: September 3rd, 2014, 2:13 pm
by GavinG
Very graceful Watto, bring it along for the hundred-year drinks.

(How many years since a cutting?)

Gavin