I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite bonsai styles is the simple upright tree. That’s how most trees grow, after all. This one is going to do well.
I think this is my favorite from the trip. Isn’t that shari near the base terrific? Plus the movement, plus the taper, plus the bark. And what’s more, this tree is smaller that the ones above. The trunk base is only 1″ at the soil. But great things often come in small packages.
I really like group plantings, so we harvested several smaller specimens in order to make a couple this year. These three trees looking like they belong together, so I went ahead and potted them up with that idea in mind. Assuming they all make it, I should be able to slip-pot them into a bonsai container this summer.
I’d love to hear what you think of these Cedar elms.
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All great, so when do you know it’s the last day to dig them, when the spring budding begins?
As a general rule, yes. It’s best to lift deciduous trees during the dormant period. Some can be collected after first flush, for example Sweetgum and Cedar elm. But it’s best to collect in late winter.
Hi Zach put my name on the small one withb the Shari I love it
Sorry, Gordon, that tree went super fast. I’ve emailed you about another possibility.
Hey Zach, What a great time you must have collecting in the wild! I would love to have one of those when they are available, and I agree that the simple formal upright is the most beautiful style. Regards, Rick Grace
I’ll contact you when they bud out, Rick. Thanks.
I would really like a cedar elm. Are they all spoken for?
A few are, but I do have more.
Love these! Can you let me know when you decide to sell them if they make it? As always great eye for great material!
Thanks, Paul. I’ll make a note.
Oh my love the bark on these. Sign me up for one!
You got it, Jay. Sent you an email.