The Ultimate Christmas Bonsai Gift Guide 2025
Thoughtful. Beautiful. Timeless. When it comes to finding a unique and meaningful gift, bonsai gifts for Christmas are hard to beat. These miniature masterpieces bring peace, beauty, and [...]
Chinese Elm Bonsai – Ulmus parvifolia
The Chinese Elm Bonsai (Ulmus parvifolia) is the most popular and versatile bonsai species, admired for its elegant twiggy structure, fine branching, and ability to adapt well to a wide range of conditions. It is the very best representation of a woodland tree with superb, natural proportions.
Known as a forgiving and resilient tree, the Elm bonsai is an excellent choice for beginners while still being highly rewarding for experienced enthusiasts. Its small, serrated leaves create a beautiful canopy that stays fresh and vibrant throughout the year when grown indoors, and outdoors it can develop striking seasonal character.
Beyond its natural beauty, the Ulmus parvifolia bonsai carries deep tree symbolism, often associated with inner strength, intuition, wisdom, and love—making it not just a stunning bonsai, but also a meaningful gift or personal companion. With proper care, shaping, and pruning, a Chinese Elm matures into a classic, natural-looking miniature tree that truly captures the spirit of bonsai.
How Do You Take Care of a Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree?
Chinese Elms make excellent bonsai. In fact, they are good for bonsai, they are actually one of the most sold bonsai around the world. What makes them so [...]
How do I Repot my Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree with Holly from Bonsai Direct
We are often asked 'How do I repot my Chinese Elm Bonsai' Repotting a bonsai isn’t just a gardening task—it’s a ritual, a moment to slow down and [...]
Chinese Elm Bonsai – Lloyd’s Care Tips
The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia or Zelkova) is our most popular species of bonsai and we aren't surprised. This variety is very hardy and can actually live indoors [...]
Restyling a Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree
This 30 year old Chinese Elm bonsai has not got a great shape, nor is it very refined or artistic. Holly has decided that she wants to completely [...]
Repotting a 12 year old Chinese Elm bonsai – Holly
We often have customers ask if they could have one of our generic range bonsai in a nicer pot. This can be that they are unsure of how [...]
Big Eddie’s Haircut – Bonsai Pruning
Step into Lloyd's barber shop with Big Eddie whilst he has the big trim! Big Eddie is a 17 year old Chinese Elm bonsai tree which was in [...]
Come in and take a closer look – Specimen Chinese Elm Bonsai!
This is a specimen range Chinese Elm bonsai. In this video, we give you a closer look at the bonsai, allowing you to truly admire its beauty. The [...]
Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree – Ulmus parvifolia
Perfect for beginners Fun to prune Great twig structure Easy to care for Fast growing Beautiful leaf proportion Chinese Elm Indoor Bonsai Tree The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) [...]
Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Bonsai Care Instructions
Please see the new 2020 bonsai care sheet for taking care of your Chinese Elm indoor bonsai tree – Ulmus parvifolia. Watering your Chinese Elm Watering is an [...]
How to repot a bonsai tree video DVD – 8 chapters
How to repot a bonsai tree! Lloyd Noall's Bonsai Lessons Volume 2 - Potting Basics. Giving you the insight on how to repot a bonsai tree! Excellent and [...]
Enquiry about a large Chinese Elm Bonsai from Jonathan
Enquiry about a large Chinese Elm Bonsai from Jonathan Hey guys, Wondering if you could help me, please.I have no experience of Bonsai but found this plant (pictures [...]
Our Ultimate Beginners Bonsai Tree Kit – why is it recommended?
Our Ultimate Beginners Bonsai Tree Kit Our ultimate indoor bonsai tree kit is a fantastic way to get started in growing bonsai. It is designed with beginners in [...]
Question from Simon about leaf drop on a Chinese Elm bonsai
We have just received a message from Simon about the leaf drop on his large Chinese Elm indoor bonsai.It was delivered a few days ago and some of [...]
