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CARE INFORMATION
a fast grower; takes heavy top
pruning
and
pinching
; don't give extra iron or high
Nitrogen fertilizer, especially not well into autumn: that could cause winter twig
die-back; when leaf pruning, allow only the last 1/4" of the petiole to remain; a dead
growing-season
elm has dry green leaves, brown leaves are normal end-of-season alive;
if in doubt about whether to water or not right now, don't water: large
specimens are fairly forgiving; propagation from cuttings very
successful;
"Catlin" is the variety of choice; “Seiju” is hardier than “Hokkaido” but
both of these very small-leaf varieties have brittle branches
Catlin elm ( Ulmus parvifolia var. Catlin)
SEE ALSO:
Bonsai Clubs International species care guide , http://www.bonsai-bci.com/species/elm.html Brussel's Bonsai care sheets, http://www.brusselsbonsai.com/care/care_sheets/ChineseElm.html and http://www.brusselsbonsai.com/care/care_sheets/ChineseElmAC.html Bonsai4me Species Guide, http://www.bonsai4me.com/SpeciesGuide/Ulmus.html |