leaved Elm very unpretentious and forms a very dense thickets.Because of this, along with its Canadian maple used to create artificial plantations.It must be remembered that both of these plants can grow and interfere with other tree species.Elm, species of which are very popular in Russia, needs a tough sanitary pruning.For his condition to be watched and not allow him to occupy vast areas, as it can go into uncontrolled growth.Chinese elm is widely used for the formation of bonsai because tolerates frequent pruning, as well as because of the dense and brilliant foliage, which looks very decorative on a small tree.
small-leaved elm in nature
In its natural habitat this tree grows quite high - up to fifteen meters.Cultivated specimens almost twice as high, with more spreading and sometimes weeping crown.The area of its growth is very wide.It runs from Korea and Eastern China to Kazakhstan and Trans.Earlier, in different parts of the area recovered two species of elm.In fact, it is one and the same type (that was established by chromosomal analysis).In some provinces of China ploby elm unripe added to salads.They are also used in folk medicine.
small-leaved elm.Use for bonsai
plant prefers sunny places.The abundance of light contributes to the splendor of the crown.But the penumbra is not much reduces its density.In the summer of elm can be taken out to the street to the capacity in which he grew up.But it is necessary to ensure that the dry air does not hurt trees.Elm tolerates cold winters.Shoot growth begins when the temperature reaches ten degrees Celsius.Optimal lighting helps to ensure that the interstices formed not long - it makes a decorative plant.Bonsai should be protected from drafts and wind.In elm growing season need regular watering after pruning - more moderate, and in the winter in general very limited.Feeding special organic fertilizers should be done once every two weeks.Initially primer for elm is better to take a porous, acidic enough and nutritious.Rotted compost with sand and gravel fit perfectly.Repot the plant should be every four years.Do it better in the spring.During transplantation have carefully remove one-third of the root system.To do this, you need to untangle the roots and carefully inspect.Pruning should be subject to the most worn and the old part.
Pests and diseases
elm beetles grinders can cause irreparable damage to your sapling, if time does not destroy the larvae.You need to buy a special insecticide.From home-grown bonsai tools can be ill.From the red soil mites deliver simple spraying with water.Fungal diseases, though not typical of elm, but can severely damage the tree.Twisted leaves and rust will spoil the beauty of the plant.To eliminate the fungus is necessary to use special fungicide and parallel to remove the affected part of the elm.
