MrWunderful
Omono
I am creating this thread to document some techniques I am trying to Develop Zelkova specifically for bonsai. My Goal is not only refined trees for myself, but also quality bonsai deciduous stock for others (eventually).
This thread will mostly be focused on growing in ground, and from seed but I also will showcase some of my "in pot" Grey Bark elm specifically here (nothing special yet)
Goals:
-Develop easy, fast technique for developing nebari on grey bark Elm (tourniquet/tile planting/ground layer etc.)
-Develop "fastest" techniques for different styles (Formal upright, Informal, group plantings etc.)
-Discuss Nuances of Zelkova Serrata
Background:
-I have been doing Bonsai for about 10 years now, just started doing intensives and classes with a local bonsai professional. I have a normal 9-5 job, all this is done for hobby.
-I have my own growing beds, as well as a significant in ground space at my father in-laws (who also happens to be into gardening as well)
-I have about 50 zelkova ranging from 1-3 years that I am experimenting on but another 200 That I sowed this year (I also have other deciduous too- a few hundred linden, maple and others but those are for their own threads)
Disclaimer:
I live in Zone 10a, California, SF bay area near the coast. Its almost always cold to fair and very, very foggy-Things might need to change based on your location.
I do not claim that I am the first, or only person to try these. Most are common techniques, well known to most growers. I also will not claim that these are the best techniques, but am open to discussion.
Hopefully Documenting things here will help people start developing quality deciduous pre bonsai stock for themselves and others. I will try to update as much as possible, and welcome feedback/questions/discussion and help with my terrible photography.
This thread will mostly be focused on growing in ground, and from seed but I also will showcase some of my "in pot" Grey Bark elm specifically here (nothing special yet)
Goals:
-Develop easy, fast technique for developing nebari on grey bark Elm (tourniquet/tile planting/ground layer etc.)
-Develop "fastest" techniques for different styles (Formal upright, Informal, group plantings etc.)
-Discuss Nuances of Zelkova Serrata
Background:
-I have been doing Bonsai for about 10 years now, just started doing intensives and classes with a local bonsai professional. I have a normal 9-5 job, all this is done for hobby.
-I have my own growing beds, as well as a significant in ground space at my father in-laws (who also happens to be into gardening as well)
-I have about 50 zelkova ranging from 1-3 years that I am experimenting on but another 200 That I sowed this year (I also have other deciduous too- a few hundred linden, maple and others but those are for their own threads)
Disclaimer:
I live in Zone 10a, California, SF bay area near the coast. Its almost always cold to fair and very, very foggy-Things might need to change based on your location.
I do not claim that I am the first, or only person to try these. Most are common techniques, well known to most growers. I also will not claim that these are the best techniques, but am open to discussion.
Hopefully Documenting things here will help people start developing quality deciduous pre bonsai stock for themselves and others. I will try to update as much as possible, and welcome feedback/questions/discussion and help with my terrible photography.