Chinese Elm Progress

[Mike89222]

I was gifted this chinese elm in May 2021.


Same tree this year before repotting. (26/04/22)


I decided to trunk chop it today.


I also wrapped the top of the tree with sphagnum moss and rooting powder to see if i can get 2 extra trees.


They will live in the makeshift greenhouse for the time being.

 

[We're all Mad Here...🎩]

Fun and gutsy, me likey!

 

[leus]

Goot riddance to that weird S shape!

 

[Mike89222]

Just over a month and it seems to be doing really well!

Doesn't look so great around the cut site though, should have invested in some of that cut paste.

 

[BrightsideB]

Just over a month and it seems to be doing really well!

Doesn't look so great around the cut site though, should have invested in some of that cut paste.

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I’ve gone back a recut with concave and knob cutters my bad cuts from the past and they healed well. But I think you did good cutting back to that lowest branch to de-malsai the elm. The cuts I did early on weren’t great either it’s something that is learned through experience and practice.