Chuhin Broom Elm

[Melospiza]

The pot was full of roots - they were just starting from the wrong place - at the end of roots too big to keep. Had to start over - this was all I kept. That was a little over a year ago - I'm sure the pot is full of roots again. This time they'll be better - finer roots right from the trunk. I'll but it back on the board next repotting season.,

Would splitting some of the thickest roots have helped in showing more ramification?

 

[markyscott]

Would splitting some of the thickest roots have helped in showing more ramification?

I’ve tried that before, but I didn’t think the result looked very natural. Thw technique might have a place in some applications, but elms root so easily, I don’t think it is necessary for this tree.

S

 

[bray]

Scott, can I ask when do you do your fall pruning? Anytime after leaf drop? Is there a clue from the tee you look for? You may have mentioned it somewhere in this thread but I missed it if you did.
I have an american elm I am begining this process on so that's why I ask.
I also have a jap. maple I want to do a chop on during winter to prevent the bleeding.

 

[Vinnie Charity]

Scott, can I ask when do you do your fall pruning? Anytime after leaf drop? Is there a clue from the tee you look for? You may have mentioned it somewhere in this thread but I missed it if you did.
I have an american elm I am begining this process on so that's why I ask.
I also have a jap. maple I want to do a chop on during winter to prevent the bleeding.

I usually do my fall cutback right after the leaves have fallen off and it’s still warm enough outside for the tree to heal.

Also, I don’t do any major chops during this time, as they take longer to heal. Do this in the summer when the tree (Japanese Maple) has hardened off its second flush of growth, as the tree will heal much faster during this time. Hard chopping is best done in the late winter/early spring, and paste to avoid excessive bleeding…

 

[markyscott]

Scott, can I ask when do you do your fall pruning? Anytime after leaf drop? Is there a clue from the tee you look for? You may have mentioned it somewhere in this thread but I missed it if you did.
I have an american elm I am begining this process on so that's why I ask.
I also have a jap. maple I want to do a chop on during winter to prevent the bleeding.

In terms of fall cutback, there are 2 choices. Fall is a great time to do it. Be careful about cutting back too early as you can cause the plant to shoot new growth that won’t be hardened off before the first frost. That can weaken the teee. Wait until you start to see some fall colors- that’s a good time to cut back and you don’t risk causing any new growth. Early spring is good as well. Right around repotting time. Sap is running then, so I like to avoid excessive sap loss. Prune a small twig to check. If the sap is running you can repot and it will stop.

In terms of trunk chops or major branch cuts, I like to do it in spring just before or just after the first flush of growth, depending on how strong I want the tree to respond.

Scott

 

[KWag]

Scott, It has been a wonderful read thru your thread on your beautiful tree’s journey. Thank you for recording your steps and careful timing for both growth and treatments. I look forward to your next notes!

 

[markyscott]

Scott, It has been a wonderful read thru your thread on your beautiful tree’s journey. Thank you for recording your steps and careful timing for both growth and treatments. I look forward to your next notes!

Thank you! I’m glad you found the discussion helpful.

S