I'm not too familiar with Chinese elms, so I can't say much for sure. The seller looks to be reputable, so I'm sure you won't have a problem buying from him, if you do decide you want the tree.and I noticed that the leaves on this elm are considerbly smaller than other chinese elms.. why? is it a different species of chinese elm?
All Chnese Elms are Ulmus parvifolia, this is the species. There are different variaties or cultivars though.I noticed that the leaves on this elm are considerbly smaller than other chinese elms.. why? is it a different species of chinese elm?
Healthy...Yeah, Assuming the picture is recent. I also think you could do better for your investment though...kenb wrote:
I am debating on buying a tree from this seller on ebay.. maybe this exact tree.. what do you think? does this sellers trees look healthy?
While there are types of cultivars that have smaller leaves I think there are other factors in play here that lead to leaf reduction... See here: https://www.evergreengardenworks.com/leafsize.htmand I noticed that the leaves on this elm are considerbly smaller than other chinese elms.. why? is it a different species of chinese elm?
I actually like the smaller leaves.. makes it look more like a minature tree
I just want to point out that the tree pictured is NOT the actual tree your buying.kenb wrote: the other one or two I was looking at were these
https://www.miamitropicalbonsai.com/chinese_elm.htm the one that is $48.00 and $9 to ship
https://www.brusselsbonsai.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/chinese_elm.htm and this one that is $28.00
let me know what you think of these
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What Ynot, Joe or myself thinks of this tree is not as important as your impression of it. Evidently you saw something that drew you to this tree, that is what is important right now. Now is the time to consider your options though.tell me what you guys think
It's typical, prepare yourself for the necessity of re-potting into a better quality soil at the earliest opportunity. As I mentioned this would be later this fall at the earliest or next spring at the latest, it depends on how you are going to handle it.This tree has not been recently repotted. Yes, this is a Chinese import and is still using the same soil that it arrived in. It is not necessary to repot the tree until another year or so. This tree has not been into its dormant period yet...that was what he said.. is that bad?
I let my bonsai experience about two frosts, and then move them into an unheated Garage, as it offers wind protection (dry, cold winds will harm a bonsai by drying it out). If you move them to the garage, just make sure they get some light.once that has happened I can leave it out in the elements right? or can I move it to a unheated garage?
Being that it is a sub-tropical it can be handled either way, or so they say.should I let the tree stay inside this first winter in a picture window.. misting it often.. or should I let it go dormant?
This is the way I manage mine. In my case I feel that this is preferable as my indoor lighting is more of a "maintenance" situation, keeping Jades and Ficus alive over the winter. By allowing it to go dormant I don't have to worry about slow or lanky growth. Besides, I suspect that the tree is better off this way.if I do let it go dormant.. once that has happened I can leave it out in the elements right? or can I move it to a unheated garage?
I know this can seem confusing at first. The long and the short of it is that most growers use a combination of one or more inorganic materials and some sort of bark. There are many variables but that is all it really amounts to. The hard part is locating the components.I was reading the soil sticky.. and it was hard for me to understand exactly what to use. I know it should be fast draining.. but what is the make up of that?
This is similar to what I make myself without all the hassle.where can I purchase it?
If this is the route you are going to take I would allow to remain outside through several frosts, and re-pot before bringing it in around Thanksgiving. Some minor root pruning may be required but putting plants back into the same container is common.now ..if I repot this tree not long after I get it.. when I repot it.. I am going to put it back into the same pot.. so do I need to trim the roots?
Previously I wrote:I will let it experience a few frosts and bring it in around thanksgiving.. now when I bring it in.. should I bring it inside inside.. or into an unheated garage until spring?
And:You have options on how you are going to manage it. This in turn will influence other decisions. For instance, if you are going to allow it to go dormant then you are off the hook, so to speak, until spring. On the other hand, if you are considering bringing it indoors for the winter it is time to consider re-potting (assuming it is still in the field soil) and supplemental lighting.
They can be handled either way. I can't tell you what to do with your tree, but I allow mine to go dormant. If you are going to allow it to go dormant do not re-pot until spring. Re-pot this fall only if you intend to bring it inside your home during the winter and allow it to leaf out. This is essentially a second spring.Being that it is a sub-tropical it can be handled either way, or so they say.
No, especially not at first. After a time the soil will settle somewhat and become more stable but most bonsai are wired into their pots.will this soil composition hold the tree in the pot fairly well? I just don't want it to blow out if there are strong winds..
The 10-10-10 will be fine, there are other options but for now it may be best not to complicate things any more. Make sure that you follow the directions. Do not mix it stronger or weaker than suggested. Do not apply it too often, about every two weeks should be OK.should I use a 10 10 10?
I would like to see it out in the sun if possible. You could put some light weight wire or twine around the pot in order to stabilize the root-ball.I put it on my back porch because it comes out of the pot with little effort.. and I don't want to come home from work and find it blown out of the pot on a windy day.
The image it presents now is much the same as the one a month ago. The thread grafts have thickened a bit more and everything has lengthened somewhat as well. It would probably be hard to discern a difference from a photo though. I'll probably post one more picture of it this year before I store it away for the winter.gnome.. how is your elm coming along?
In all honesty, I don't know. As I've noted I handle mine as deciduous trees.is there a certain amount of time that I need to leave it dormant if I decide to do that? bring it back inside that is..
That depends on the size of your pots and when you are going to re-pot. They offer it in 4 and 20 Qt batches but 9 seemed the most appropriate.I believe it is 9 quarts.. that should last me quite a while with only having 2 trees right?
Yes it should be fine. My Juniper is in a nearly inorganic mix with only about 10% bark. Since they don't give any ratios it is hard to say exactly what it will be like. From looking at your pictures I'm not convinced that the Juniper will need re-potting next year but that is a question for another time and another thread.I should be able to pot my juniper in that as well?
Your desire to re-pot soon is understandable but you have to let the tree dictate the timing, not simply what you 'would like' It is root-bound but this is not a cause for great concern in the short term. You have to learn patience with bonsai. An ill timed re-potting could spell disaster for your new tree. Slow down and let it be a tree for a while, don't fuss with it and move it about it already has already been stressed recently.I would like to re-pot it as soon as possible and trim some of the roots so that it isn't so root bound.
Only *one* repot/root-trim this Fall/Spring, not both, not everkenb wrote:oh.. I know.. I am not going to repot now.. but I was thinking about after the frost sets in.. I would bring it inside and repot and trim roots.. but I might just wait until spring to repot in the new mix and prune some roots also!
If you let it go dormant, then do the repot when, and not before, you let it 'wake-up' from the nap (weeks+ later usually). Just to be crystal-clear for you 
Kind of sounded like you might've meant two repots... Assume nothing, OK? 