Zelkova Bonsai Pruning
Zelkova pruning zelkova pruning 2 years 2 months ago 38074 i just purchased a japanese zelcova elm tree intended for an indoor bonsai but what arrived was a 28 inch rootling in a dormant leafless stage.
Zelkova bonsai pruning. Likes to be kept moist during the entire season. Soggy roots can lead to root rot and death of your indoor or outdoor tree. Maintenance pruning is all about keeping the design of your bonsai tree and distributing the foliage in a healthy way. Pruning zelkova trees although bonsai trees do require consistent care feeding maintenance and grooming to remain in good condition it does not require a degree in horticulture to grow bonsai successfully.
I ve been working on this one for 8 years. Larger leaved zelkovas respond well to leaf cutting in summer larger leaved zelkovas respond well to leaf cutting in summer. Use a well draining soil mix. It also includes twig pruning leaf pruning and pinching.
Zelkovas are usually planted in shallow oval or rectangular pots. Pinching back new growth and pruning with a pair of sharp concave scissors is usually enough to maintain a pleasing shape. Trees are naturally heavier in foliage at the top so keep the top of your tree cleanly pruned. The development of a perfect radial nebari is an important goal.
Monitor your tree at the start of the growing season. Wiring wire to create a better branch structure. Zelkova nire 150 mm. If you tend to it correctly your bonsai might out live you.
Regular pruning and trimming is fine throughout the year as long as it s not overdone. Brian vf uncategorized august 2 2014. Pruning allow shoots to extend 3 or 4 nodes then prune back to 1 or 2 leaves as required. Repotting repot in early spring before leaves start to bud then every two to three years.
It s an old bonsai containerized since the early 1980s and progress has slowed down a bit over the last 3 4 years but not necessarily in a bad way. In spring before the buds open the wire or string is removed. Repot the zelkova every two or three years old big trees less often and prune the roots carefully. Shaping your zelkova bonsai is harmless to the tree however you should only make major changes to the shape once a year.