Progression of my Chinese Elm

[dizza]

I Bought this Chinese Elm for 25 euro more than a year ago (late spring 2023). It had a lot of long branches and the leaves where only growing on the tips. The branches had no structure and it was in a bad soil.


After removing it from the pot i noticed it was severly root bound. I removed a lot of roots



I repotted it in a pond basket with pumice, akadama and some normal potting soil and let it grow freely for the rest of the year.



Late winter i started shaping the tree, removed a lot of branches and started wiring them.




This spring i repotted it (after some minor root pruning). The tree is exploding with new growth and buds right now. Will post more in the future

 

[Tieball]

Excellent development of the tree!
You’ve made some great choices in care and style. And…impressive!….the slant of the tree, as well as the opposing color changes on the trunk, match up perfectly with the coloration of the bonsai pot. Well thought out. Mighty fine for sure!

 

[gooeytek]

Nice work! the tree looks great.