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Some Advice Please?
2008/06/29 08:13 Hello all, I am new to this forum and have been doing bonsai off and on over the last several years. I am getting back into my favorite hobby again and I want to build up my collection. I currently only have a Chinese Elm (Ikea 9.99) in a training pot and it is doing well.

I want to add to my collection and have been looking around my house at some possible candidates. I have come across an American Elm, two Maples, and a Honeylocust that are all about 2 inches in diameter at the base of the trunk. These are a dime a dozen around my house but I will be doing some construction on a retaining wall where these little gems are at.

Should I:

A: Not do anything because they are a dime a dozen around my house?
B: Move them to training pot and hope for the best since it is summer?
C: Trunk chop them and wait until right before construction to move them to training pots?

Thank you in advance for the help and advice.

George
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Re:Some Advice Please?
2008/07/05 22:33 Hello Gr8dane, Welcome to the wannaknowmore group.
The root system of all plants are a mystery.
Once we learn WHEN to work with each individual variety of plant, we will not lose any more.( The key to a healthy Bonsai)
When the sap drops on the Maple (Late Fall thru early Spring) will be the best time of year to collect them. I work with Elms from early Spring thru early Summer. Have not had a chance to work with Honeylocust, If we can hear it from our readers that would be great--or--seeing that you have many around your house, work with one each month, make notes and share your results.
Dont forget to save 6-8" of the trunk, most varieties will survive this type of treatment
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