Golden Elm

[MichaelS]

In the warm morning light for all those freezing in the north.
Two weeks after complete defoliation. Last year it was not repotted and the response to leaf cutting was so-so. This year it was repotted and the buds came from everywhere. At least 4 times the amount of last year.
It was started as a cutting a mere 16-18 years ago.

 

[Smoke]

Nice tree. Pot a little loud, but cool color.

 

[markyscott]

Cool tree. Are there any native elms in Australia that you can work with?

Scott

 

[pweifan]

Cool tree. Are there any native elms in Australia that you can work with?

Scott

Doesn't look like any are native but several were introduced.

 

[Random User]

#^%$@# *^* !@@$ Aussies, @$#^&% pi$$ me off *&$^...

 

[MichaelS]

Nice tree. Pot a little loud, but cool color.

Yes the pot is crap. My collection of pots is also crap.
@markyscott, There is only one deciduous tree native to Aus that I know of but it comes from the Tasmanian highlands and is next to impossible to grow here. Unfortunate because it is a stunningly beautiful tree!

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=...hUFjpQKHR1IDiUQ_AUIBigB#imgrc=KEw_xiREG8UpCM:

 

[Wilson]

Great tree! I always enjoy to see your projects, particularly your deciduous.

 

[markyscott]

Yes the pot is crap. My collection of pots is also crap.
@markyscott, There is only one deciduous tree native to Aus that I know of but it comes from the Tasmanian highlands and is next to impossible to grow here. Unfortunate because it is a stunningly beautiful tree!

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=nothofagus+gunnii+tasmania&biw=1920&bih=910&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj_yp7JgKrRAhUFjpQKHR1IDiUQ_AUIBigB#imgrc=KEw_xiREG8UpCM:

I love the look of those beech leaves. Very beautiful - too bad they don't grow in your climate.

Scott

 

[Jeremy]

I have seen the gnarly old nothofagus mooreii at Barrington Tops, NSW. These are described as semi deciduous but apart from the red new growth, the leaves don't hold a torch to the Gunni. Love your elm @MichaelS, keep doing what your doing.

 

[MichaelS]

Update...almost winter. I'm actually pretty happy with this tree! Something I don't often say about my trees. I think 2 more years will see some big improvements in the ''finish''
I must say one thing I've found with these trees is that leaf thinning at least once is absolutely vital. (if you're not defoliating)

 

[just.wing.it]

Looking very good and healthy!
That moss looks healthy too!
Don't let it metabolize your Nebari!

 

[M. Frary]

I'm actually pretty happy with this tree!

I would be too!
It's pretty sweet.

 

[dirk hoorelbeke]

Wonderful tree

 

[jason biggs]

ramification is looking really good.
Bark texture also makes it look older than it is...
Another great tree - keep them coming...

 

[cmeg1]

Lookin’ good.Great ramification.

 

[Melospiza]

Yes the pot is crap. My collection of pots is also crap.
@markyscott, There is only one deciduous tree native to Aus that I know of but it comes from the Tasmanian highlands and is next to impossible to grow here. Unfortunate because it is a stunningly beautiful tree!

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=nothofagus+gunnii+tasmania&biw=1920&bih=910&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj_yp7JgKrRAhUFjpQKHR1IDiUQ_AUIBigB#imgrc=KEw_xiREG8UpCM:

Chinese pistache and Crape myrtles may be suitable for even warmer sub-tropical parts of Australia.

 

[MichaelS]

Chinese pistache and Crape myrtles may be suitable for even warmer sub-tropical parts of Australia.

We are lucky here. We can grow Japanese white pine and hibiscus side by side all year (with a little judicious tweeking)

 

[ihaveaspaceship]

You just have to watch your back for spiders and snakes!

 

[Ryceman3]

You just have to watch your back for spiders and snakes!

Sharks mate ... you forgot the sharks ...
Oh, and crocs if you're up North a bit.

 

[M. Frary]

Don't leave out those vicious wombats.