Hi, so far I have generally kept trees either alive or indeed some trees have thrived.
However, my first tree, a Chinese elm that I got early last year, does look very poorly this year. It was very healthy all last year, and was kept in-doors in a cool room over winter. This spring it's failed to shoot any new shoots, and the few leaves left on its are gradually falling off.
I repotted it (in acadama) in late spring in case the roots were compromised (they were pretty poor - mainly thick long roots, little fibrous mass). The last two months of outside partial sun has failed to make a difference. My first tree death coming up? Any thoughts? Any lessons I can learn? Will I be shunned by all fellow bonsai-ists?
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if the roots were very bad then its best not to give it any sun until you see growth, imo.
(no offence, im not into naming trees)