Aug 22, 2025 · My parents have a really big elm tree in their yard, and when I started to get the bonsai itch earlier this year, I decided to take a couple air layers from it. I placed two air layers …

Nov 3, 2009 · Elms of any species are not indoor trees. Never have been. Never will be. Chinese elms (ulmus parvifolia) given correct care can tolerate growing indoors, sometimes for years, if …

Apr 16, 2025 · What is your experience with the chinese elms dropping leaves. Here are a couple images of my elm: For comparison, I have a couple other bonsai; I have a field maple, that has …

Feb 26, 2018 · Anyone has any experience, advice or tips taking harwood cuttings on Chinese elms. I was told that even thicker ones (1/2" or perhaps more) can root easily? I was gifted a …

Jan 9, 2019 · Elms for USDA zone 5 and zone 4 - these species should be able to be wintered, outdoors, without temperature protection, pot set on ground, protected from wind & maybe …

Jan 5, 2018 · Chinese elms can become very dense, very quickly when kept healthy. The only cons i can think of are if it is done incorrectly ( too much for the health of the tree) ( damage …

May 6, 2018 · For general care and styling of the Ulmus and Zelkova genera of trees.

Dec 14, 2024 · There are definitely quite a few cork bark elms. Ulmus parvifolia 'cork bark' is the usual one we refer to as cork bark elm but it has been known under a range of names down …

May 24, 2020 · Im sure Elms can handle it as @Dzhokar says but on the concrete ground, the suns heat is magnified by a lot, making the bottom of that pot much hotter. Plus its just good …

Oct 1, 2023 · also, on styling, appreciate the comments on drawing inspiration from real trees rather than other bonsai. from looking at pictures, elms tend to either have the look above or …