Ulmus Parvifolia 5 years progression

Hello David,

Just wanted to add my two cents. Thank you for the beautiful clear photos of your progression and all the hard work in developing this tree. The payoff shows.

I seldom see a chinese Elm that I would want to own myself, but this tree ranks among them. I see far to many that have the "S" shaped trunk, whacked off top and poor branching on everyones shelf. I think this is largely because few imports that make it here are very well developed to start with and most do not take the time and effort required to develope them into really fine plants.

I can relate to the too many trees and little time, LOL. But this beautiful tree "deserves" a weeding. Maybe just 5 minutes and forget the other lesser plants for the time being. Then if you would be so kind, please place it on a nice stand, take a new shot, submit it and let the rest of us drool over it.

Kind regards,
Speakergod

Nice, and amazing. I was surprised to see Mr Stanley pop by and see you air-layer it. Gutsy choice! Nice work overal. WOuld be nice to have the first and last image next to each other for comparison.

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good job, this was the best option. did you think too much to do that?
have you consider another opition? like, cut of the apex and choose another one to conserve the root itself??
thanks

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David Cortizas wrote:The problem was the nebari was really ugly.

Thank you!

What did you do with the nebari part after the airlayiering?

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David Cortizas wrote:

Apologizes for the bad weeds.

It looks quite good.
Any virtual in mind?

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I would layer the stump.

Ulmus parvifolia roots so easy, I'd get rid of those ugly big roots over time and let the smaller roots take over and have a nice clump style or
raft style bonsai eventually. Those roots look like tubers.

The other tree is coming along great.

too many trees and little free time

I had many more trees than I have now back in the 70's and 80's but it's still true. Their never seems to be enough time!

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Marvelous tree!

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WAW!
This is a fantastic work and lesson and inspiration!

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David,

Just curious, what did you do with the base of the tree after taking the air-layer?

Regards,
Nigel

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Really a great photo series of progression... As a newbie, it gives me an idea and inspired me a lot... Great Work! Hoping I can do the same to my Ulmus...

Hi David,

thx for this series. Very nice work.

one question: have you considered thinning out the roots a little, so that others can grow thicker?

Cheers,

Jelle.

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David Cortizas wrote:Thank you all for the comments.

Jelle I need to work a lot the nebari, but little by little, thank you.

The tree today.



Thank you.

BONITO ARBOL ,GRACIAS POR ENSEÑARNOS EL BUEN TRABAJO REALIZADO
Saludos Manel

I still think the tree looks better with the lower branch removed.