Recognizing and germinating Elm seeds | Start bonsai from Seed

Are you interested in these seedlings? I am NOT going to keep all these. I will probably do a give-away by fall, assuming these grow well. Might just do a bit of rootwork on a few dozen in 4-6 weeks. Plant them in individual containers, and then by fall share them with people in the EU. Want to get some of these?
Post with the #gimme_some_elms, and you are on my list!
How I got a tray full of seedlings in 11 days from collecting the seeds!? Watch the video and see how I planted them, how to recognize elm seeds and what I do when they get older.
This is one of the fastest germinations of tree seeds I have experienced! In 11 days from the tree to a pot full of seedlings! Umus (elm) seeds germinate willingly, if collected at the right time of the year and can be a real pleasure to work with.
0:00 Collecting and recognizing Elm Seed: This is what elm seed looks like
1:04 my reference for propagating trees
2:35 Germination phases of Elm seeds
4:03 Promote nebari development in seedlings: Cutting the taproot ; Too early!
4:40 What do elm seedlings look like?
5:35 next step growing elms

[@alcyonecrucis]

Excellent video Monsieur ! It is really a masterpiece of developmental study of this plant embryo. Let’s all work hard to keep growing trees !!

[@scheers100]

Good to know, gonna keep my eyes open for elm/seeds. Thank you for the video/info

[@GrowingBonsai]

Wouter is a very dutch name. Are you in the Netherlands? when driving around, look for trees full of clusters of brownish yellow. You can see the seed from a distande, as they make soo much of it!

[@TonysBonsai]

Very informative video. I really enjoyed that! Now I need to head out with my glasses on looking for seeds!

[@GrowingBonsai]

i am sure they must be abundently availble Tony!

[@BlueJayBonsai]

Great video Jelle! I like how you showed all the stages of the seeds.. 👍🐦💙

[@GrowingBonsai]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@andersnrregren9087]

Good info at the right time thank you i love it 10k here we come

[@GrowingBonsai]

hahahahaha, thank you for the confidence. This video will not get 10k views, ever 🙄

[@greenmachinesweden]

Great result mate! Just grow on a few years so I can come and pick up a few. Would be an exciting experiment to see if they can survive up here in the current situation. 😀👍

[@GrowingBonsai]

Hey Magnus, I am sure I am NOT going to keep all these. I will probably do a give-away by fall, assuming these grow well. Might just do a bit of rootwork on a few dozen in 4-6 weeks. Plant them in individual containers, and then by fall share them with people in the EU

[@SysterYster]

I tried two years ago with some seeds from the elm right outside our house. I just plopped the seeds in a glass of water and waited until I saw roots, then planted them in a mix of soil and perlite. They are now like a meter tall (would be taller if I hadn't cut them) and grow like crazy. They make great bonsai, I think, because they have such small leaves. :)

[@GrowingBonsai]

yes, great because of small leaves and their willingness to grow and great cut responses

[@BONSAIenCORTO]

What a huge amoung, its gonna be a crazy result.... great part with the seeds development .. thanks for sharing.

[@GrowingBonsai]

Hi again. Yes, great outcome. And they will make great subject for another video, on roots and nebari, before I pass them on!

[@BONSAIenCORTO]

@@GrowingBonsai Waiting for it!!!!

[@ClicioBarrosoFilho]

Great. Love it!

[@GrowingBonsai]

You are too kind Clicio! I can imagine this is too slow and simple a video for most thought!

[@ashlyhigbee7917]

nice vid i have giant elm trees by my house(American Elm tree) when my trees seed its crazy how many seed sprouts i see 👍

[@gunnyaustria]

Thank you for sharing this 🙂

[@GrowingBonsai]

My pleasure 😊 Happy sowing!

[@bobmccarlie382]

Interestingly, I collected some Scotch Elm seeds from a tree on my local golf course last Tuesday (May 24th). I planted them the next day in an identical method as you did. The first seeds sprouted on Monday (just 6 days after collection and 5 after planting). As of this pm I have at least 30-35 seedlings above ground and I can see more pushing soil up. Hopefully my bonsai club members want some! :D

[@GrowingBonsai]

very nice! It really is surprising how fast these germinate, and how well, when collected fresh

[@jaimeescobar3957]

Just ordered Chinese elm seeds from Amazon , hopefully I can get them to pop.. thanks for your information very informative.. cheers from LA

[@GrowingBonsai]

Good luck!

[@natrjack965]

I am surprised they grown so quickly I am in my second year with some Hazel trees which I grown from a neighbours Hazle tree I only managed to germinate 4 seeds out of ten that I collected. Thank you yelle for the video..

[@GrowingBonsai]

you're very welcome. I refrained from fertilizing them mos of the year, and they have stayed small, with very tight internodes. Next year is fertilizer year!

[@afghanprogrammer5126]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@GrowingBonsai]

Hi All, Are you interested in these seedlings? I am NOT going to keep all these. I will probably do a give-away by fall, assuming these grow well. Might just do a bit of rootwork on a few dozen in 4-6 weeks. Plant them in individual containers, and then by fall share them with people in the EU. Want to get some of these? Make sure you are subscribed & like this video, then post a comment with the #gimme_some_elms, and you are on my list!

[@sbragaglia]

The book looks like an interesting reading… thanks for sharing!!!

[@GrowingBonsai]

It is one of the bibles in plant-propagation! Unfortunately, does not cover some key species!

[@sbragaglia]

Oh! I didn’t know those were Elm seeds! I have plenty of them around my new place! Will definitely pick up some and plant them! Is now the right time?

[@GrowingBonsai]

This vide litterally was the last 3 weeks! As soon as they start dropping you collect and sow them!

[@slicktmi]

These trees are so invasive here in New Mexico is crazy seeds everwhere!

[@GrowingBonsai]

So very easy to get going for you!

[@slicktmi]

@@GrowingBonsai yes i pulled a seedling up after seeing your video and planted it. Didn't even go through shock pretty hardy little trees

[@richardsimbuerger7812]

Hi Jelle, thanks a lot for this Video. I boght elm seeds several times on eBay, without any result. Unfortunately there are no elms where i live /Bavaria / Germany. #gimme_some_elms.😉 So if i can get one or two in the fall, it would be great. Of course, i pay for packing and shipping. Your chanel is very helpfull, it improves my Bonsai knowledge and my English as well.👍😉😉😉

[@GrowingBonsai]

Hi Richard, Has nobody ever told you: Never learn a language from anybody but a native speaker? Ia m sure my english is not good enough to learn it from :). I will certainly keep you in mind. And who knows.. I know a few people going to the EBA in Augsbur in 3 weeks. Will you be there?

[@richardsimbuerger7812]

@@GrowingBonsai I´m not sure if I´m in Augsburg, Bonsai Expos allways dig a big hole in my wallet.😂😂

[@GrowingBonsai]

@@richardsimbuerger7812 hahaha, i have stopped bringing a card into expos and just carry cash nowadays!

[@Albanus35]

Very cool! I'm trying to propagate an Elm here, looking forward to plant one of them (if succeed) on the ground as a "mother tree". Elms are far from common here.

[@GrowingBonsai]

They grow VERY fast when conditions are right. BEfore you know it, you will have too many elms. Do you know which species you have?

[@Albanus35]

@@GrowingBonsai Yes, I have the most common around here, Ulmus Parvifolia.

[@itisjustmedude]

Here in Maryland in the USA , the elms are setting seeds in late October. I’m going to try sowing outside, stratifying in the fridge, and sowing some inside to avoid winter. I got a picture of the flowers in late September then saw your video about collecting seeds and wondered why you said that elms seed in the spring. Different latitudes I guess. Wish me luck.

[@GrowingBonsai]

Maybe different latitudes, but can also be different elm species! Here the elms flower and set seed in insane pace, and when I first started looking for seed, I also expected late-summer seed setting

[@itisjustmedude]

@@GrowingBonsaiwell the American elm trees set seed this month (April) and so I’m collecting and trying to germinate both species. Thanks again for the video inspiration.😊

[@GrowingBonsai]

@@itisjustmedude Fingers crossed!

[@gayefanner731]

Excellent video, beautiful pics of germination stages and great to see the abundant germination rate. First class, thanku Jelle n God bless you 🙏✝️ ✌️🇺🇦🌻✌️

[@GrowingBonsai]

Thank you sir!

[@gayefanner731]

Charming!!!

[@GrowingBonsai]

@@gayefanner731 Yes you are!

[@gayefanner731]

Ahh now you’ve melted my heart 🤗

[@Marceldbd]

Hi Jelle, Great video thank you! I was wondering what the substrate your using was? Looks like maybe Fines from sifting ?

[@GrowingBonsai]

hey, I think I used pumice or vermiculite for it. probably the pumice fines indeed

[@Marceldbd]

@@GrowingBonsai Thank you!!!

[@hoygarvin6629]

I am curious what you planted them in and what you were sprinkling on top?

[@GrowingBonsai]

Hi, this was pure pumice!

[@michaelkurtz214]

Trumpet vine seeds even more paper. Hard to germinate. Must cold stratification

[@GrowingBonsai]

But.. Successfull?

[@HAJUBONSAI]

Like

[@GrowingBonsai]

Thanks!

[@chasingthefish9042]

When do you do the first prune for elm seedling?

[@GrowingBonsai]

This is a bit of a question like how long is a piece of string. It depends a lot on the intend I have with the tree, but normally for the first 1-2 years there is a focus on just getting a healthy plant.

[@chasingthefish9042]

@GrowingBonsai since I asked I have changed my plan. I am going to let it keep growing and repot it this next March. Get them roots right.

[@danielkalyanrai]

Can you send me some ekm seeds?

[@GrowingBonsai]

hahaha I do not have elm seeds

[@danielkalyanrai]

@@GrowingBonsai than how did you made this video??

[@GrowingBonsai]

@@danielkalyanraiyou realize the video started 2 years ago? At the time, I ran into seed and took some home. Elm seed are typically not viable very long, so I planted all, and do not have any now.

[@danielkalyanrai]

@@GrowingBonsai ok seedlings available?