Seiju Dwarf Elm

Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju' is a fantastic cultivar that sports very tiny leaves that max out at about 1/2" when grown vigorously - closer to 1/4" in a bonsai pot. While dwarf, Seiju is still surprisingly vigorous and a very fast grower. As if that wasn't enough, it develops deeply fissured, corky/warty bark within 2-3 years. Like other elms, it responds exceptionally well to bonsai techniques such as pruning and wiring, allowing you to create virtually any desired style. All trees have been cutting grown from an exceptional specimen mother tree.

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 'Seiju'
• Height: 7"-16"
• Trunk: 1/8"-1/2"
• Hardness Zone: 5-9

Sizing Notes: 

• Regular Starts are often on the shorter end of the height range, with narrowest caliper. 
• Premium Starts are a year older or grown from significantly thicker cuttings. They have more branching and better caliper.
• Premium+ Starts are 1-2 years older, and have been developed in grow beds with free growth and yearly pruning the associated increase in caliper and development.