Yatsubusa Corkbark Elm

Ulmus parvifolia 'Yatsubusa' is an old corkbark cultivar that sports small, elongated leaves that max out at about 3/4" when grown vigorously - or 1/2" in a bonsai pot. Quite a fast grower, 'Yatsubusa'  develops corky/warty bark in about 3-4 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 'Yatsubusa'
• 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 usually a year older and/or grown from significantly thicker cuttings. They have more branching and better caliper.
• Premium+ Starts are a year older, and have been pruned back, showing the associated increase in caliper and development.