The other technique I am thinking about involves layering too.Introduced by another member on the forum.Some trees will undoubtedly be planted in the ground.I can then strangle a trunk section with wire and let the wood grow over the wire and bridge.I could then air layer just below the resulting bulge and make some small trees with basal flare.I could make a ton of them as the zelkova's grow very quickly when planted out.
The photos below are a maple from the internet I do not own.
The other technique I am thinking about involves layering too.Introduced by another member on the forum.Some trees will undoubtedly be planted in the ground.I can then strangle a trunk section with wire and let the wood grow over the wire and bridge.I could then air layer just below the resulting bulge and make some small trees with basal flare.I could make a ton of them as the zelkova's grow very quickly when planted out.
The photos below are a maple from the internet I do not own.
Wow,I almost forgot about bulging at the chop site.I am going to take the advice I read about in one of Naka's books.He said you can wrap it tightly with twine when the chop is made.I am not sure if these little trees will bulge.I will see where the branches sprout.Man,wish your tree would of budded after the layer you made.Would of been nice to make some more branches on that tree.The nebari was definately on it's way.Assuming it was the one with the hose clamps and the root laid out.Thanks!cmeg1,
I had a broom zelkova that had developed a large bulge at the chop, but it did have nice branches. Owen Reich and Boon both suggested that I air layer the top off. I did. I was hoping the trunk section would re-sprout, but it didn't. I'll take a picture of my new clump style zelkova forest tomorrow if I get a chance. I haven't done the root work on it this year. I may have to see if I have to induce some more roots where it just calloused over and didn't root at the original layering.
That is funny.It is great to just be able to save a photo for future reference.Gotta love the net!Funny, I have these exact pictures saved on my phone for reference. I'm hoping to try some maple cuttings or seedlings this year.
I like this thread. Funny I always thought you were a lady until a saw the hands in the pics. The weird reason is, because of the meg in your username. Weird I know funny how the mind works.
This is how laarge zelcova brooms are made in Japan....and small ones from start branches are developed. They are tied up in winter like picture.
Yes,the colanders do a great job.My starts this year are going in colanders from the get go.Here is the 'production line' for the one year olds.Colanders are great. Since you have almost a production line...here are some pictures for you.
BTW the most prised trees in japan are trees grown in a small container all their lives.
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Looking good...have you thought of chopping back the primary branches?