Well, what I actually sprayed, and what I would recommend you use are two different things. I used Orkestra because that's what I had handy; it's a systemic anti-fungal commonly used in the nursery industry. The common fungicides used in bonsai I covered in this article: (TL;DR - copper is what I would recommend.). www.bonsaify.com/blogs/news-and-more/three-common-fungicides-for-bonsai-and-how-to-use-them
Not until mid December recently. Even in the east bay location they're still holding on. And Catlin elms wont drop at all. But you can remove the leaves now if you want. Last year I showed an elm at the Pacific Bonsai Expo in November, and I defoliated it prior to the show, it leafed out normally this past spring.
It must be nice being able to keep your trees on the benches and enjoy them all year long! My chicago weather forces me to hole them up in the garage annoyingly. 50 plus trees! Addicted!
Thanks for the fall.info...if you saw a structural pblm developing for a zelkova would you trim now? What if major cut in setting seconday branching? Take care
Major cuts are better in mid-spring, after leaves emerge and harden. That way you get an immediate reaction and no potential problems with winter dieback. (e.g. if you're in a cold area)
It is fall where I am - if you are in the southern hemisphere offset the timing by 6 months. Light pruning in fall - heavy pruning is better in mid spring when the tree is actively growing.
I'm in San Jose. I'm noticing this about my Shin Deshojo. Disappointing not having fall colors. I hope by leaving it outside all winter it'll encourage some better color. It's warm here during fall. It's November 22nd, and it's 70 degrees 😆
Also - San Jose water is a problem for maples. If your TDS is above 150 you should use RO or mix some RO water with regular water go get the TDS around 50-100. Good luck.
Great video and thank you. All the best from the UK🇬🇧
I love Zelkovas ❤
Wonderful!!
good job, greetings from one hobby
The little zelkovas are starting to look very nice! They've come a long way since I last saw them
Wait a minute. Aren't you supposed to be wiring Ezo spruce or something?
@@Bonsaify I'm actually not there yet... the final step should've taken just a couple days but it's taking weeks instead
Well - good luck! Fingers crossed.
What is your fungicide? Thank you
Well, what I actually sprayed, and what I would recommend you use are two different things. I used Orkestra because that's what I had handy; it's a systemic anti-fungal commonly used in the nursery industry. The common fungicides used in bonsai I covered in this article: (TL;DR - copper is what I would recommend.). www.bonsaify.com/blogs/news-and-more/three-common-fungicides-for-bonsai-and-how-to-use-them
do your chinese elms drop their leaves in San Francisco? I am in the east bay, and mine have not dropped theirs
Not until mid December recently. Even in the east bay location they're still holding on. And Catlin elms wont drop at all. But you can remove the leaves now if you want. Last year I showed an elm at the Pacific Bonsai Expo in November, and I defoliated it prior to the show, it leafed out normally this past spring.
Zelkova are awesome for bonsai and easy to grow from seed. Those starters are looking so twiggy and tree like already.
It must be nice being able to keep your trees on the benches and enjoy them all year long! My chicago weather forces me to hole them up in the garage annoyingly. 50 plus trees! Addicted!
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Some beautiful fall colors here!
Thanks for the fall.info...if you saw a structural pblm developing for a zelkova would you trim now? What if major cut in setting seconday branching? Take care
Major cuts are better in mid-spring, after leaves emerge and harden. That way you get an immediate reaction and no potential problems with winter dieback. (e.g. if you're in a cold area)
Hows pruning now vs in fall, like clean up pruning like you're doing on the zelkovas, is there a difference at all?
It is fall where I am - if you are in the southern hemisphere offset the timing by 6 months. Light pruning in fall - heavy pruning is better in mid spring when the tree is actively growing.
I meant spring vs fall ofcouse, but thanks! my zelkovas still havnt dropped leaves yet so i might just put it off till spring@@Bonsaify
Any day you put out a new video is my favorite day of the week. Love it
☺️ Thanks for the nice comment!
I'm in San Jose. I'm noticing this about my Shin Deshojo. Disappointing not having fall colors. I hope by leaving it outside all winter it'll encourage some better color. It's warm here during fall. It's November 22nd, and it's 70 degrees 😆
Also - San Jose water is a problem for maples. If your TDS is above 150 you should use RO or mix some RO water with regular water go get the TDS around 50-100. Good luck.
@@Bonsaify yes, our municipal water is horrible. I'll see about getting a system setup.
This is why I don't keep deciduous trees, they look terrible in winter