REPOTTING BONSAI IN AUTUMN : CORK BARK CHINESE ELM

Описание: now I must apologise for the shorter than normal video I had alot of intended info to put into this one. but unfortunately i have lost my voice and was painful to get what was done in the video.

now with the off season repotting.

it is very often strongly advised to do repots In late winter or early spring as the buds begin to swell and is usually a thing I stick to for better survival rate of the tree.

but what if I told you it can be done in early autumn as growth begins to slow? when there is still time for recovery before the freezing weathers truly kick in? (I'm lucky doesn't really start where I'm living and usually gets to around below freezing around late December/January time)
and what if I told you a tree is never really truly dormant? and that roots grow all year round but at a slower rate during "dormancy" and they only really stop growing if the ground or pot is frozen solid?

now I'm not saying you can do a repot like I did in the video with every tree.. some others like a Japanese maple would be better of with an emergency slip potting till spring if needed.

but being chinese elms are so Hardy they can recover rather quickly before the freeze kicks in. (more chances if you keep it in a greenhouse) you should all know by now that I don't use winter protection for any tree and my chinese elms face winter every year. the regular chinese elm can handle temperatures of -10c but the cork bark elms are just as Hardy to -5c or even -7c at a push depending on size and health. both trees still need protection from the cold winds even more so if the pot is frozen solid. a frozen pot won't harm your tree but the wind will. if your tree is healthy then your tree can wait till spring.

and remember some countries class chinese elms as an invasive species for a reason 😉


below you will find more details.

Choose the right time: Early autumn is preferable, so the tree has some time to recover before winter dormancy.

Prepare the new pot.

Prune the roots: Gently remove the tree from its current pot and trim the roots by about 1/3, removing any damaged or circling roots amd poor soil.

••use a free draining soil.

Water and fertilize with zero nitrogen granular feed to aid in root recovery.

Protect from extreme conditions: Be cautious about extreme temperature fluctuations in the autumn, and provide some protection if necessary.

Keep an eye on the tree's health and growth during the coming months. It may require extra care and protection as it adjusts to its new pot in the autumn season..


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