Catlin elm. A variety of Chinese elm. Dating back to the mid 1960s, this tall elm was grown from nursery stock. When purchased it was first grown in a bonsai pot and then planted in the ground for 5 – 6 years in order to develop faster. From then on, it was trained as a bonsai, gradually acquiring the look of a venerable giant. Note the heavy trunk base and the low growing branches.
The artist shows a thorough knowledge of trees in nature and in bonsai, skillfully combining the two.
Artist: Leigh Taafe
Here is the 360 shots taken whilst without foliage 13 July 2010
https://www.ausbonsai.com.au/360/Ulmus_chinensis_lt
31 March 2010
1 June 2010
13 July 2010
Catlin Elm 1967 - NBPCA - 360 degree viewing
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Re: Catlin Elm 1967 - NBPCA - 360 degree viewing
this is a nice tree to leigh 
how long have you had it for?
jamie

how long have you had it for?
jamie

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and growing trees for the future generations! 50+ year plans


and growing trees for the future generations! 50+ year plans

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Re: Catlin Elm 1967 - NBPCA - 360 degree viewing
Hi Jamie, I have had it for a while, I have kept the essence of the original stylist's tree, but the tree has definately become better with time. It is looking better than it ever has and it's time at the NBPCA has done it wonders.
Cheers,
Leigh.
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Re: Catlin Elm 1967 - NBPCA - 360 degree viewing
Geez, Leigh you have some nice trees
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If it looks good,..GROW IT !!!!!
BIG Bonsai are Beautiful !
BIG Bonsai are Beautiful !