Shohin Zelkova Broom
Posted: September 24th, 2025, 4:09 pm
So last year I got excited about starting some shohin zelkova broom from seed/seedlings.
Seeds germinated and were repotted this spring. Some have come out nice and straight with a low branch split, some have curvy trunks that will not work for a formal broom.
I have tried this before a few years ago but the growth was poorly managed and ramification was too coarse. Maybe restricting growth initially is the trick?
Does anyone have experience growing shohin Zelkova bonsai? I am keen to see if there a is a good model to follow. If I could have this in 10 years I'd be stoked
The following videos provide some insights.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDZvlYb7uYQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcgRtHi3MsU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAYLtrGQjdM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYYUH64_5b4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruINY64ozYg&t=40s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaxFQiSO2xI
Seeds germinated and were repotted this spring. Some have come out nice and straight with a low branch split, some have curvy trunks that will not work for a formal broom.
I have tried this before a few years ago but the growth was poorly managed and ramification was too coarse. Maybe restricting growth initially is the trick?
Does anyone have experience growing shohin Zelkova bonsai? I am keen to see if there a is a good model to follow. If I could have this in 10 years I'd be stoked
The following videos provide some insights.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDZvlYb7uYQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcgRtHi3MsU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAYLtrGQjdM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYYUH64_5b4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruINY64ozYg&t=40s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaxFQiSO2xI