Ground Layering a Chinese Elm

[BobbyLane]

Its tricky to get rid of on smaller trees closer to the soil line. This tree has low branches that will inevitably keep getting wet when watering. An LS solution helps, as a winter wash and as the buds swell in spring, I spray again over summer too sometimes as the next flushes emerge.

 

[Hermes33]

Pretty sure that's the most vigorous layer I've ever seen

Ridiculous!

 

[Hermes33]

Thank you for your share! Gives me ideas for some of my project trees.

 

[BonsaiMatt]

Spring 2024 in Maryland. Should have repotted it this year, but I got covid instead.

 

[ERClover]

Awesome progression. Cool to see what even a few short years can bring in terms of progress on a tree.

 

[edluk]

My Chinese Elm bonsai have white coating in trunk where started the roots and extremely falling leaves with brown coating. What may I do?

 

[Gabler]

My Chinese Elm bonsai have white coating in trunk where started the roots and extremely falling leaves with brown coating. What may I do? View attachment 541323View attachment 541324

You should probably start your own thread for this if you want help.

 

[BonsaiMatt]

My Chinese Elm bonsai have white coating in trunk where started the roots and extremely falling leaves with brown coating. What may I do? View attachment 541323View attachment 541324

Elms need to be kept outside with lots of sun, and they like free draining soil. Your soil looks like it lacks proper drainage.

There is a ton of info on this site about troubleshooting these type of issues, I’m sure you can find a good solution here somewhere. Or you can start a thread asking folks for advice about your tree in particular. Good luck with your tree!