Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is classic small-leafed bonsai variety and one of the most popular beginner species. With twiggy growth and smooth, grey bark, these elms respond exceptionally well to bonsai techniques such as pruning and wiring. Native to China, this resilient tree thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. All trees have been seed grown.
Note that this species is deciduous and will not have leaves if shipped during the winter. The trees pictured are representative examples and will not be the exact trees you receive. Some may have wire for movement or branch placement.
We are prohibited by law from shipping all Elms and Zelkova to Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
Specifications:
Scientific name: Ulmus parvifolia
Height: 9"-18"
Trunk: 1/8"-3/8"
Hardness Zone: 4-9
Sizing Notes:
Regular Starts are often on the shorter end of the height range, usually with narrower caliper.
Premium Starts are a year older and usually have decent branching ready for wiring.
Premium+ Starts are nice trunks (the thickest we have) cut back to a stump and regrown for taper and movement.
Clip-n-Grow Prebonsai are nicely shaped and wired elms created from large cut backs to create tapered speciments.
Twisted Prebonsai are well-shaped and wired elms that have flowing movement.
