Trevor’s Siberian Elm

[TrevorLarsen]

I found this growing in my yard in 2021. I put it in pure organic soil because I had no idea what I was doing, but it survived a hole year in it.

the next year I got better soil for it.


I didn’t take many photos of this tree, since it was just a free practice tree. I decided to chop it short and now I this it has some real potential.

 

[TrevorLarsen]

I decided to chop this back. It was getting too thick I think, but maybe it was a mistake time will tell. Also it’s late in the season so if anyone has any thoughts let me know.

 

[Jrmcmich]

What’s the worst that could happen looks like you left plenty of foilage so hopefully it responds well. I’m wondering same thing as to when latest something should be chopped in season

 

[Hartinez]

Keep it small, grow it out, whatever! These respond really well to aggressive training. Look for more of them and have fun. It’s a good way to keep you busy without messing with trees that can’t take as much abuse

 

[Hartinez]

Thread 'Harts Shohin Trash Elms'

Nov 5, 2021

Thought I’d start a thread on what I consider to be itchy bonsai trigger finger relievers. I’ve seen several people ask, “what keeps you the busiest in your garden?”. For me it’s my elms. I’ve got several varieties but have more Siberian Elms than anything else. Not because Siberian elm is some unkept bonsai gem of a tree, but because they are hardy, they respond to EVERYTHING, and they are extremely plentiful here in the 505. By having plenty of Siberian elm shohin, I can itch that trigger finger that wants to do work but knows I can’t do it on some of my nicer trees. All these were...

• Hartinez
• siberian elm bonsai
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• Forum: Elms

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