Yamadori Cedar Elm Survival Tips Needed

[J_Cham13]

Hey Y’all,

I collected some pretty cool cedar elms, and am really hoping they pull through. I’ve got them all in either wood boxes or plastic training pots.

They were kept trimmed by cows, so a lot of inverse taper at the tips. Curious how much pruning I should do in the first year? Unfortunately they didn’t have great root balls. Mainly deep tap roots. I know CE’s have a reputation for being tough to kill, but any tips or recommendations y’all have would be appreciated.

 

[BobbyLane]

Nice, these actually look like yamadori.
I would of used sphagnum moss in the mix to help regenerate new roots, as you say there was hardly any. or as top dress to maintain humidity.

 

[Backwardsvg]

Nice trees!

 

[FreshAirSunshine]

Random question, but have you considered a raft for the second to last one? It seems like it’d be very well suited to the style

 

[J_Cham13]

Random question, but have you considered a raft for the second to last one? It seems like it’d be very well suited to the style

Yes! That’s actually the goal with this one. I tried to position it in the training pot where I will be able to begin shaping it for a raft style.

 

[jradics]

Hey Y’all,

I collected some pretty cool cedar elms, and am really hoping they pull through. I’ve got them all in either wood boxes or plastic training pots.

They were kept trimmed by cows, so a lot of inverse taper at the tips. Curious how much pruning I should do in the first year? Unfortunately they didn’t have great root balls. Mainly deep tap roots. I know CE’s have a reputation for being tough to kill, but any tips or recommendations y’all have would be appreciated.

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Hey Y’all,

I collected some pretty cool cedar elms, and am really hoping they pull through. I’ve got them all in either wood boxes or plastic training pots.

They were kept trimmed by cows, so a lot of inverse taper at the tips. Curious how much pruning I should do in the first year? Unfortunately they didn’t have great root balls. Mainly deep tap roots. I know CE’s have a reputation for being tough to kill, but any tips or recommendations y’all have would be appreciated.

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[jradics]

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Hey Y’all,

I collected some pretty cool cedar elms, and am really hoping they pull through. I’ve got them all in either wood boxes or plastic training pots.

They were kept trimmed by cows, so a lot of inverse taper at the tips. Curious how much pruning I should do in the first year? Unfortunately they didn’t have great root balls. Mainly deep tap roots. I know CE’s have a reputation for being tough to kill, but any tips or recommendations y’all have would be appreciated.

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I have that same shovel. It is by far the best I've ever had. Collecting is much easier with it in my collection