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[IBC] Elm Seeds
In a message dated 5/18/05 12:11:46 AM, ephman writes:
i have some american elm seeds.* i have a small bonsai pot that is 3x3x1.* You don't tell us where you live, which would help in giving you advice. Your pot is very small for anything like an elm tree. It is more suitable for an accent plant. how would i start to grow these seeds into a bonsai tree? I'm sorry to rain on your parade, but American elm is not a particularly good bonsai subject. You can practice on them if you like. You can plant the seeds in the ground. They may be ready for a bonsai pot in 5 or 10 years. Meanwhile make bonsai out of nursery or collected trees. is this difficult for a beginner?* how do i begin? Yes. It is much easier to start with a tree that is several years old. Begin by going to the library and reading all the books you can find on bonsai. Find the nearest bonsai club and join it. There is much to read on the Web http://www.bonsai-bsf.com/imagesatepcot2000/ulmus.html is a picture of an American elm bonsai. I would bet it is collected, and probably the Florida subspecies. Iris ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Sue Crabtree++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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