Shohin Zelkova Broom

[Scott Roxburgh]

So last year I got excited about starting some shohin zelkova broom from seed/seedlings.

Seeds germinated and were repotted this spring.

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Some have come out nice and straight with a low branch split, some have curvy trunks that will not work for a formal broom.

I have tried this before a few years ago but the growth was poorly managed and ramification was too coarse. Maybe restricting growth initially is the trick?

Does anyone have experience growing shohin Zelkova bonsai? I am keen to see if there a is a good model to follow.

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If I could have this in 10 years I'd be stoked

The following videos provide some insights.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDZvlYb7uYQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcgRtHi3MsU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAYLtrGQjdM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYYUH64_5b4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruINY64ozYg&t=40s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaxFQiSO2xI

[Matt S]

Hi Scott,

Years ago I asked advice on building ramification on a Zelkova and received excellent instructions from Treeman.

viewtopic.php?p=290816&hilit=Zelkova#p290816

Hope this helps.


Matt