Cork bark Chinese Elm

[markyscott]

Is the thin-gauge copper wire at the base to hold the bark in place?
Very nice material and should only improve behind your measured hand......

Will this remain at Boon's for the time being? I might assume your there?

I do love that smell of a nursery-type mix prior to that first proper re-pot!!

It‘s aluminum and just there to protect the bark. I’ll leave it at Boon’s for now. The smell is great, but one can always be always sure that the roots are doing to be a mess.

S

 

[_#1_]

Out of reach? Are you walking or taking the bus? That's a day trip. Many people don't have that type of access to a decent bonsai nursery.

Lol, 6 hrs total commute just seems quite long to be behind the wheel. But I definitely will call them to see what they have first to see if it's worth the trip, or if shipping is an option.

On related note, how big will this finished elm be Mr. @markyscott ? I love corker type trees when they're larger to showcase the barks

 

[vp999]

It’s kinda similar to my newly acquired Corkbark Elm lol.

 

[erich_raudebaugh]

What a great elm! This is a promising project.

 

[Elmnewbie]

What is the scientific name of this elm? I have been trying to find "cork bark elms" online for sale, but cant find anything.

 

[vp999]

I think its " Ulmus parvifolia"

 

[Maloghurst]

It’s kinda similar to my newly acquired Corkbark Elm lol.
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Don’t want to hijack this thread but I’m curious. Was that @grouper52 tree? Start a thread eventually?

 

[markyscott]

What is the scientific name of this elm? I have been trying to find "cork bark elms" online for sale, but cant find anything.

Ulmus parvifolia ‘Corticosa’

You can order them online from @Brent

Evergreen Gardenworks Descriptive Catalog: Ulmus, Wisteria, Zelkova

 

[vp999]

Don’t want to hijack this thread but I’m curious. Was that @grouper52 tree? Start a thread eventually?

Yes it was Grouper52 tree, I bought the last 6 of his trees couple weeks ago. All of his trees are amazing!!! I’ll prolly start a thread once the foliage are all out in the spring.

 

[Elmnewbie]

What is the estimated age of the tree?? And size?

 

[vp999]

What is the estimated age of the tree?? And size?

No idea how old the tree is but the trunk is about 6-7 inches in diameter.

 

[markyscott]

What is the estimated age of the tree?? And size?

Not clear who’s elm you’re asking about at this point.

S

 

[Elmnewbie]

Both trees!! But wow that thing is a beast!! Amazing.

 

[markyscott]

Both trees!! But wow that thing is a beast!! Amazing.

Mine is about 30” tall and about 8” diameter at soil level. Nursery grown. I’d guess not less than 20 years old, but not clear what the exact age is.

Scott

 

[Elmnewbie]

How much does a specimen like your go for?? If you dont mind me asking. I completely understand if you dont want to.

 

[AlainK]

vp999 :

What's your plan for getting rid of the dead stubs ?

 

[vp999]

vp999 :

What's your plan for getting rid of the dead stubs ?

Theres already some dead wood carving on it started by Grouper52, I may just leave it or carve it out even more.

 

[grouper52]

Don’t want to hijack this thread but I’m curious. Was that @grouper52 tree? Start a thread eventually?

Enquiring minds want to know! LOL!

 

[Davidlpf]

What is the scientific name of this elm? I have been trying to find "cork bark elms" online for sale, but cant find anything.

In fact there are some cultivars of ulmus parvifolia that have corky bark too.

- Ulmus parvifolia var hokkaido.
- Ulmus parvifolia var seiju.
- Ulmus parvifolia var yatsubsa.
- Ulmus parvifolia var nirekeyaki.

But the main variety Ulmus parvifolia (chinese elm) is not corky, it has lace bark.


@markyscott Great tree, thanks for sharing.

 

[Elmnewbie]

In fact there are some cultivars of ulmus parvifolia that have corky bark too.

- Ulmus parvifolia var hokkaido.
- Ulmus parvifolia var seiju.
- Ulmus parvifolia var yatsubsa.
- Ulmus parvifolia var nirekeyaki.

But the main variety Ulmus parvifolia (chinese elm) is not corky, it has lace bark.


@markyscott Great tree, thanks for sharing.

This is exactly what I was looking for!! Thanks!! Still the other varieties are hard to find. Anyone have a good nursery to get a decent cork bark elm that ships to the midwest??