Shohin Elm

Hello to all,

I've got this elm for about 8 years.
Since his transplant in February 2014, it has developed very well, although the weather conditions have also conditioned things.
Was allowed to grow freely until now, having been fertilized with organic fertilizer, in addition to fish emulsion.
Influenced by our friend David Carvalho, and with the support of Alberto Baleato, got the Biorend, which will be from now on a supplement fertilization.
Thus, a complete defoliation was performed with a slight trimming of selection branches.

Hug.

Early years:












May 2014





Before selective pruning:



Final:

I think you need to be careful with the consistent defoliation, it does weaken the tree quite a bit. some experts only defoliate or pinch their Elms when they are at the stage of 'finished' trees.
Whats the nebari like? or have you covered it up because you are developing it?

Thanks for your tips BobbyLane.
I know it might have been a risky move, considering it was repotted in February.
About the nebari i am not very worried with it, because i am still developing it and the tree.

Best.

Have you thought of a raft style? the branching is nice and twisted for this. just an idea

peter keane wrote:Have you thought of a raft style?  the branching is nice and twisted for this.  just an idea

This is a very good idea. Thanks.

Let's see how it develops this season.

Some details:

Hi Rui

I like your tree, but it look big for a shohin...how tall is it?.

Kind regards Yvonne

Yvonne Graubaek wrote:Hi Rui

I like your tree, but it look big for a shohin...how tall is it?.

Kind regards Yvonne

Hi,
I agree with you Yvonne. The tree is 20 cm tall.
Not a shohin at all.

Just to let you know, this season i am using a new fertilizer Tibolar-RS (NPK-4:6:2). Let's see how it goes.
By the leaf color, so far so good.

Let see how it goes, yes ....it is a shohin, up to 21 cm. so....

kind regards yvonne

What species is it?
Iris

bonsaisr wrote:What species is it?
Iris

Chinese elm. This was my first "mallsai" acquired in a garden centre. First tree since i started this bonsai journey.

Here is an update:

Today, this tree is not looking so good. It is the same all years at this time of the year.

Next year it will be repotted and i was thinking on eliminating some of the top branches.
What do you think?

peter keane wrote:Have you thought of a raft style?  the branching is nice and twisted for this.  just an idea

Hi,
In order to perform this what and when should i do? Can i airlaywer it now?

Next step like this:

http://centrobonsaitenerife.blogspot.pt/2015/11/actualizacion-zelkova-nire-zelkova-nire.html

Rui,

what does the tree look like presently, and does it have surface roots?
Later.
Khaimraj

Just waiting the leaves to fall off to check the tree without them.
They are still green.

Rui,

please post an image when the leaves have fallen.
Thanks in advance.
Khaimraj