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Japanese Elm

Japanese elm

Chinese Elm belongs to a kind of elegant deciduous trees coming from Japan, China and Caucasian areas and strictly related to the Ulmus species, which generally represent the European genus. They grow strongly and have short straight branches, which divided themselves into long thin twigs. The thick foliage made of thin twigs makes them perfect for Broom style. They can be put among the bonsais which present the best aspect in winter, when they are bare. Anyway this optimum is anticipated by the show of leaves colours before the falling: from yellow to orange, from bronze to crimson. As the branches of this species are thick and delicate, also Multiple Trunk style is advisable.

 

Japanese elm
 
Detail
Detail
   
Exposure
Exposure
 

Suitable for every style, apart from Literati, ideal for Broom and Group styles. Suitable for all sizes.

 

Watering
Watering
 

Everyday in summer, moderate in the other seasons; do not let the soil get dry before you water again.

 

Fertilizing
Fertilizing
 

Every week for the first month, after the opening of the buds; then every fortnight during the whole summer.

 

Repotting
Repotting
 

Every year at the beginning of spring, up to 10 years of age, later according to the needs of the root-ball. Use base mould.

 

Pruning
Pruning
 

Pinch the growth of the year to 1-2 buds. Remove the big leaves during the whole vegetative season. It is possible to trim completely the strongest and oldest specimens by mid-summer.

 

Propagation
Propagation
 

By seeds sown at the end of winter - early spring. By cuttings and by suckers in summer.

Bonsai styles

Suitable for every style, apart from Literati, ideal for the Broom and Group styles. Suitable for all sizes.

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