Repotting and then replanting a Chinese Elm in the same season?

[Horsefeathers]

I picked up a Chinese Elm at Lowes that was a decentish size for a Lowes tree. I initially potted it up in some Bonsai soil about a month ago, but have now decided I'd rather grow the tree out for a few years in the ground. Given that I've already done some rootwork to the tree would going ahead and planting now be an issue? Should I wait for fall / next year?

 

[rockm]

I picked up a Chinese Elm at Lowes that was a decentish size for a Lowes tree. I initially potted it up in some Bonsai soil about a month ago, but have now decided I'd rather grow the tree out for a few years in the ground. Given that I've already done some rootwork to the tree would going ahead and planting now be an issue? Should I wait for fall / next year?

Shouldn’t be an issue planting it in the ground if it’s been a couple of weeks since the root pruning. Be careful not to shake the root mass very much while you’re putting it in the ground or you can tear off new roots

 

[River's Edge]

I picked up a Chinese Elm at Lowes that was a decentish size for a Lowes tree. I initially potted it up in some Bonsai soil about a month ago, but have now decided I'd rather grow the tree out for a few years in the ground. Given that I've already done some rootwork to the tree would going ahead and planting now be an issue? Should I wait for fall / next year?

Chinese elm are tough, but the safest would be to allow the tree to recover until you see new extension growth. Then transplant into the ground without damaging the new roots. The extension growth is a clear indicator of root recovery. Transplanting without additional root disturbance is relatively safe with appropriate after care in later spring and early fall. Avoid hotter/drier months and do it well before frost is expected! 6 to 8 weeks to be safe. When transplanting be sure to water in well, use a bit of bone meal and keep from drying out. Select an appropriate site for the species to avoid having to move again within a short period of time. Drainage is important with elm they can be prone to fungal issues with soil that is too wet or compacted.
Best of luck.

 

[Horsefeathers]

Appreciate the info! I've got a bed I've prepped for planting, but this wasn't on the docket at the time, haha. I'll make sure to add amend the soil for drainage; didn't know that about elms.