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 here too - …

Dec 14, 2024 · Chinese elms are sometimes promoted as indoor bonsai. The vast majority of people who try that end up disappointed by dead and dying indoor Chinese elms. Mot sites indoors are way …

Sep 29, 2024 · I’ve got several varieties but have more Siberian Elms than anything else. Not because Siberian elm is some unkept bonsai gem of a tree, but because they are hardy, they respond to …

Jan 3, 2011 · Chinese elms do not require a hard dormant period, and can be treated as a tropical with no ill effects. I keep Chinese elms outside year round here in Southern California, and though they …

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 sun, …

Dec 4, 2022 · Here in NC, they drop, but later than just about all my other deciduous. Even today (Dec 5) I'd say only about half of my Chinese elm leaves have fallen off the trees. Compare that to my …

Jul 31, 2024 · Yea but regular Chinese elms don't have super tiny leaves like this. That's what is throwing me off. Yes they do, leaf size varies alot based on conditions. A pot bound chinese elm …

Feb 18, 2011 · In my climate elms grow all year long. Catlins and contorted lose their leaves but the standard elms keep leaves all year long. In the winter they "exchange " leaves by turning yellow and …

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 below -- …

May 9, 2019 · Are Elms late to wake up as compared to other species? Reason I ask is last summer I bought my first Elm at the Bonsai show. Nice little tree that I think has some potential. It spent the …