Curvy Hackberry

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One last one from DragonTree Bonsai. Such a wonderful place. I am so glad I found it 30min from my parents house down in South Florida. This hackberry will stay in Florida till I bring it up to NYC in spring. I didn't want to bring trees that have been acclimated to Florida right into the middle of a northern winter. How long does full acclimation take for cold hardy tree that came from a southern climate. My zone in NYC in 7a.

Also, a rough styling idea
 

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First styling tonight of this guy. Any special pointers for hackberry? I’m not sure of the exact variety. Everything I’ve found seems very “bonsai” general.
 

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Leo in N E Illinois

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Hackberry is often treated more or less like an elm. Check out the ''Elm'' sub-forum here on BNut. Hackberries are pretty common and work out well as bonsai. Check out @Zach Smith blog. His blog has many hackberries in there if I am remembering correctly.
 
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I cut back the first flush of spring growth as it had hardened off. There was so much growth going in EVERY direction. I cut everything back to two buds unless it was weak or in the interior. I feel like I “grew” in the process E497543F-6C02-4417-934A-279B8656DAD1.jpeg8CCDEE9F-E7F9-4D2D-9627-98CF35CAE489.jpeg
 

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One suggestion -

ground grow and thicken the trunk, hopefully will also heal
that wound.
Good Day
Anthony
 
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