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Looking after The finished tree,

restyled and repotted
your first bonsai

A popular first tree, Chinese elms soon grow out of
shape. Do not be afraid to prune back or remove
branches—ultimately you will improve the tree.

The secret shape
Attacking your first tree may
be a daunting prospect: the
trick is to be clear about your
aim. Here the idea is to create
a more rounded broomlike
silhouette, broadly triangular
in shape.

Until now this elm has been
grown by topiary pruning,
and a number of unnecessary
branches are still on the tree
Long, leggy
growth is all
over the tree

Dead tertiary
branches on
the inside
Renew the poor soil as
soon as possible—and Assess your tree
consider choosing a
more attractive pot Left for just a month, shoots grow
wild, and unbalanced growth develops
as strong areas become stronger and
weaker ones weaken further. It is
imperative to address this as soon as
possible, and it’s also an opportunity
to make structural improvements.