Very nice! They say defoliation in subtropical and tropical climate helps the dormancy of the tree and is good for it.This is my elm from last years Winter Silhouette Show in Southern California. I don't have a close up from the show. I may not defoliate the tree this year.
Tona
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Wonderful color crab. Do you know what variety?
If you want to see beautiful bonsai displaying fine twigs, interesting trunks and spectacular bark consider attending the first
Bonsai Winter Silhouette Exhibition
December 7-8, 2013
at the North Carolina Research Campus, Kannapolis, NC (near Charlotte).
There will be vendors as well as FREE demonstrations, banquet, critique and more.
Check out our new web site:
www.winterbonsai.com
I hope to see many long time friends, as well as make new ones while enjoying the beauty of bonsai during the winter season.
Bill
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Wow, this is exciting! I live in Columbia SC- looks like it is only 1 hr and 48 mins away according to Google Maps... Never heard of Kannapolis NC, but I may try to make a trip up for this one! Free admission even to the demos and critiques? I am really interested in the demo on that Saturday afternoon!
Thanks!