markyscott
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Apparently I can’t have too many projects. Here is a Chinese elm with beautiful corking bark. Purchased in June of last year.
Cork bark Chinese Elm
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markyscott
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I pulled it out of the pot, did some branch selection and wired out the tree.
markyscott
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Now without the leaves we can see the branch structure more clearly.
markyscott
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Time for some work - first bare root repot the tree. Roots were washed clean of potting soil.
markyscott
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Then cut back the branches and reduce the upper trunk section - straight section is too long.
markyscott
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And into some fresh soil - ready for the growing season. I think this will be a nice tree one day. Good taper, nice movement and wonderful bark. Looking forward to watching this one develop.
just.wing.it
Deadwood Head
Nice corker! Great taper!
vp999
Masterpiece
Nice Elm man! Did you got it as a pre bonsai from a bonsai nursery or just from a regular nursery?
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Omono
Great bark!
Now, where can I get one of those??
Now, where can I get one of those??
vp999
Masterpiece
Great bark!
Now, where can I get one of those??
If you're ever in MD, Meehans minitures always have a bunch of cork bark pre-bonsai elm in stock.
markyscott
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Pre bonsai.
davetree
Omono
Nice elm ! Love that corky bark !
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Omono
Stan Kengai
Omono
Out of reach? Are you walking or taking the bus? That's a day trip. Many people don't have that type of access to a decent bonsai nursery.Dang, they're 3 hrs away!! A bit out of reach
Maybe they'll deliver...
vp999
Masterpiece
They deliver but I believe in only smaller stuff. Trust me, the trip is well worth it, I am lucky I am only an hr away. I bought some nice almost finished juniper there a month ago that Martha was wiring out but she wouldn't let me take it home till May, she wants to make sure the tree will be stable lol. Really good people there and they have a large selection on tropicals also.
eeeealmo
Mame
amazing. are there any more for sale? how much did you pay for that one?
markyscott
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It was on the sale rack at Boon’s. There were a number of them to choose from at the time, but I’m not sure how many are left. He always seems to have a lot quality material at a wide range of price points.
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LanceMac10
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Is the thin-gauge copper wire at the base to hold the bark in place?
Very nice material and should only improve behind your measured hand......
Will this remain at Boon's for the time being? I might assume your there?
I do love that smell of a nursery-type mix prior to that first proper re-pot!!
Very nice material and should only improve behind your measured hand......
Will this remain at Boon's for the time being? I might assume your there?
I do love that smell of a nursery-type mix prior to that first proper re-pot!!
