Camperdown Elm

NickfromWI

NickfromWI

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Though Ulmus glabra camperdownii grows "seeds" these will not bring about other trees. Can a cutting of a tree of this species be placed in the ground to form a new tree?

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nick
 
What you need to do is bud graft a bud from a camperdown to the root stock of an elm indiginous to your area. Preferably one the doesn't get DED. i.e. Liberty or Siberian.

You could probably find info on how to do this on the web or library.
 
Should the deadwood be removed?

In a particular Camperdown Elm I was looking at, there are quite a few pieces of large dead wood tangled in the branches (like you'd expect in a CE). The dead branches seem to be holding up live branches. Is this a scenario where it may be beneficial to leave the deadwood. I am sure the live branches will droop if I take out the dead stuff. Might they snap right off? Anyone worked with this tree that might be able to offer some advice?!

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nick
 
Re: Should the deadwood be removed?

In time those dead branches are going to further decay and the end result would be the same as if you were to prune it today. You should get the dead out asap to help with compartmentalization. (whow! thats a big word) You may want to try to use some sort of supports to help hold it all up and together. i.e. props or cables.

I can appreciate your diligence in trying to do the best for that tree. They are one of my favorite and I care for two that are at least 30" dbh. Definately an underused tree.
 
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