Best way to wire and prune Chinese elm
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Hi just wondering if anyone can offer some advice on pruning & shaping this tree. I've removed a lot of lichens and wired t he two lower limbs to point down a bit.
First 2 are how it looked before and 3rd on is is after wiring but not the best pic. Quite a few leaves fell off in the process.
thanks in advance
First 2 are how it looked before and 3rd on is is after wiring but not the best pic. Quite a few leaves fell off in the process.
thanks in advance

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Replied by Clicio on topic Best way to wire and prune Chinese elm
Posted 6 years 2 months ago #47322
Hello and welcome.
I think you were sort of shy on wiring it. If you are going to stress the tree, do it completely. My two cents.
First steps:
www.bonsaiempire.com/tree-species/chinese-elm
On pruning and wiring:
I think you were sort of shy on wiring it. If you are going to stress the tree, do it completely. My two cents.
First steps:
www.bonsaiempire.com/tree-species/chinese-elm
On pruning and wiring:
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Posted 6 years 1 month ago #47372
This is great - just what I needed - thanks!
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