Should i or shouldn't i (cork bark elm)

[Rob_phillips]

Hi ive found an intresting broom style cork bark elm from one of the uk nurserys.
I was just wondering on your opinions on it before i splash out on it.
Also i really like the pot it comes in its a john pitt pot.
Here is a few screen shots of the tree and description.

 

[Rob_phillips]

Close up on pot and trunk

 

[justBonsai]

Seems like a fair price. It's up to you really.

 

[Rob_phillips]

Yeah i should have mentioned before i dont concider the price an issue.
And im on the look out for a more developed broom style tree as i lime the more developed ones ive seen in the flesh.
So an elm or something similar seems a good choice as they develop quick.
Also the bark on the corkbark elms does add the look of age to the tree.
Also on the price if you break it down the pot itself would not be cheap to purchase i have a few john pitt pots and even though its not the biggest pot it will still be fairly pricey.

 

[justBonsai]

I'd say go for it then. The branch structure looks solid. Maybe you'd remove some primary branching or refine what's there but nothing major. I think it's a nice tree and if it's been something you've been searching for just buy it.

 

[Wilson]

I think that is a beauty! If the price is right for you, scoop it up.

 

[sorce]

I like this corker more than most.

The corky reverse taper is not bad in this and is more or less hid in the branching spread.

I'd figure it to be worse on a broom...
But it looks great here.

Pot works too.

Should!

Sorce

 

[Rob_phillips]

Cheers for the replys guys.
I may just have to splash out on this one ive asked the nursery to send me some more upto date pics of it outside in more light so i can see it in leaf aswell.

 

[LanceMac10]

 

[Rob_phillips]

I recived a pic of the tree as it looks today my only concern is the bark being mushed up by all that moss.
What do you guys think seing it in leaf.

 

[Rob_phillips]

I have finally recieved this tree and its in fantastic condition.
It looks so much better and more developed in real life than the original pics did im well happy with it and its pot which really does work with the tree.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

I have finally recieved this tree and its in fantastic condition.
It looks so much better and more developed in real life than the original pics did im well happy with it and its pot which really does work with the tree.

Pics!

 

[Rob_phillips]

Hold your horses lol

 

[Rob_phillips]

Right i apologise for the fact that the pics aint great and a bit rushed.
I will take some better ones when we get a sunny day.

 

[Rob_phillips]

What would you do keep the moss or remove it completely and add a top dressing

 

[j evans]

I like it, REALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLY LIKE IT! Congratulations

 

[Rob_phillips]

Thanks i really like it too.

 

[pweifan]

That's a beautiful tree! From what I've heard cork bark and moss are not a good combination and can lead to rot. I'd pull it off the bark at a minimum.

 

[Rob_phillips]

Yeah i think ive decided on getting rid of the moss and putting a nice sived layer of akadama on top

 

[sorce]

Excellent Moss removal already!
And the trunk didn't Get ruined!

I'd scrape it away from the trunk of you look at em everyday.
Remove it fully if you don't.

New best tree?
Sure would be mine!

How awesome that it still looks so good!

Big congrats!
Big score!

Sorce