This is a recent photograph of my shohin cork barked elm, which I acquired in September 2011.
The second picture shows how it looked when I got it home. This species grows quickly and requires regular pruning and thinning. I wire the new growth in the winter and take it out of its pot each spring to trim the roots.
The third image shows the tree settling into its new Erin pot in the summer of 2012.
The last image, taken in October 2012 shows how the profile is developing,
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Stunning photographs Robert. What do you use as a background???
Very professional 😉
Hi Bry
Thanks. It’s a graduated vinyl photographic background. They are not expensive and come in a range of colours
Could you possibly post a link 😉
Hi Bry
I wouldn’t want to endorse any particular product by posting a link on the blog but if you do an internet search for “graduated pvc background” you will see that there is a UK manufacturer with a wide range of colours and sizes. Hope this helps Bry.
Indeed I would feel the same 😉
I will be onto it for a scout round. Thanks for your help.
Hi Robert,
Is it possible for you to tell me where did you purchased this elm?
And is he doing now?
Best.
Hi Rui
I bought this tree about 3 years ago from Willowbog Bonsai, I don’t know if they still have them