Fertilizing young elm?
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JohnnieWbl wrote: The size of the apple in contrast to the size of the tree is what makes the picture so fascinating, imho. Maybe you mistake "is not good" for "might be a challenge"? Sure there can be risks to it (thank you for pointing them out), but we can only learn by taking a risk now and then, can't we?
There are no rules - just guidelines - so I agree that 'it is a challenge' and 'is not good' is an opinion only.
Here's a lemon:
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It's the same reason why it would be very cool to seen enormous lemons on a normal tree!

Plus, if the branches do not break you can always prune away the flowers next year, right? It will still be a regular bonsai, I don't think it'll die because it has to bear a few fruits.
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JohnnieWbl wrote: It's the absurdity of it, stuff children's books are made of. Sure, it requires some imagination but as bonsai is said to be an art, it may come in different forms.
You might like Walter Pall's view :
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I like to compare it to growing Giant Pumpkins. Not what most people grow pumkings for, but still pretty cool that someone can do it.
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