Chinese Elm

Rod · Post by **Rod** » February 16th, 2010, 3:43 am

G`day all I would like too share some pics of one of my elms, I purchased it from a mate years ago. the first pic is about 12 months after purchase and the other is after it`s last re pot. I still have some way to go with this one, when growing trees the way this one has there, is always an issue with getting the size ratio between bottom and top branches. I have had a sacrifice branch growing at the rear of the main branch which has helped a little ( I would like it a bit larger). I also have some root issues which I may use some graft`s to correct. Hope you enjoy I like this one a lot.

CHEERS ROD......

shannon elm original resize.jpg

shannon elm resize 24-8-09.jpg

gollum · Post by **gollum** » February 16th, 2010, 4:42 am

nice looking tree

I'm guessing it's about 16" tall ?

anttal63 · Post by **anttal63** » February 16th, 2010, 7:31 am

Magnifacent Rod!

bodhidharma · Post by **bodhidharma** » February 16th, 2010, 7:40 am

Beautiful ramification and movement Rod. How old is the tree. Any idea

Jamie · Post by **Jamie** » February 16th, 2010, 11:59 am

spectacular as usual Rod

i am sure in your hands this tree will have those minor issues you think it has fixed in no time

is this one of the trees i seen when i met you Rod?

jamie

Rod · Post by **Rod** » February 16th, 2010, 2:35 pm

Jamie yes mate it was with the rest of them in the main part of my collection . Gollum very close I think about 18'' tall, Bodhi its about 20 yrs old and I have had for 15 yrs, I got it from Shannon I think he regrets selling it now days. CHEERS ROD......

Jamie · Post by **Jamie** » February 16th, 2010, 2:59 pm

ahh now i know which tree it is

its amazing actually and i think shannon would be kicking himself for selling it

jamie

Rod · Post by **Rod** » February 16th, 2010, 3:08 pm

Mate lets not rub it in too Shan but hell it was

CHEAP!!!!!!!

but keep that quite. Sounds like you need to come up for refresher visit..... ROD....

Jamie · Post by **Jamie** » February 16th, 2010, 3:22 pm

Rod wrote:Mate lets not rub it in too Shan but hell it was CHEAP!!!!!!! but keep that quite. Sounds like you need to come up for refresher visit..... ROD....

thats a definate mate would be good to catch up again

i gotta get my back sorted out first though which could be a while now again as operations back on the cards, as soon as i can get up there i will though mate

jamie

Rod · Post by **Rod** » February 16th, 2010, 9:52 pm

All good mate I understand that's a shame they are still talking opp, would be good o do a workshop with some of the lads in our area when I'm on deck . I`m sure the fisher would be in it. CHEERS ROD...

Jarrod · Post by **Jarrod** » February 16th, 2010, 10:48 pm

Love to see this when it fills out with leaves again.

Great structure.

Jamie · Post by **Jamie** » February 17th, 2010, 12:37 am

Rod wrote:All good mate I understand that's a shame they are still talking opp, would be good o do a workshop with some of the lads in our area when I'm on deck . I`m sure the fisher would be in it. CHEERS ROD...

yea mate, i dont know why as such because they did say a few weeks back it would be a last option and probably not on the cards, its moving up the list at quite a rapid pace in the past few weeks as physio hasnt been helping me at all, so i find out next week anyways.

i will definatly try if i can to get up but i cant guarantee anything at the moment, i would love to say a definate yes but i just cant

im sure fisher will be keen for it

i will try, like i said. if i have to i might even get the missus to drive, i have pretty much been restricted on driving because of meds and if i sit in the driving position for more than 30-45 minutes my legs go numb. makes things hard.

sorry to put this on ya thread.

if i can get up for a work shop i dont know what i will bring, i am gonna be in bris next week so i might be able to get some quality stock to work on

jamie

Hawaiian77 · Post by **Hawaiian77** » February 17th, 2010, 1:37 am

Howzit Rod,

Beautiful tree mate!! You did a good job on it. Love to see pictures of it when it leafs-out.

-Tim

Rod · Post by **Rod** » February 17th, 2010, 6:09 am

Thanks guys I have a old pic well before it was defoliated and refined a litte. It may take a little time for me too get a more resent pic , while Ìm organising that I can share the older one. Sorry guys older than I thought 07 I will still share it. Cheers Rod..

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