Best Beginners Bonsai – Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree | Creative Style Design

Name: Best Beginners Bonsai - Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree | Creative Style Design
Brand: Bonsai Direct
SKU: PE421
Availability: InStock

Product Code: PE421

£425.00

20 year old Chinese Elm bonsai tree – Incredible structure and commanding features. Sweeping 3 dimensional serpentine hand crafted bonsai design.

Step into the world of bonsai with the Chinese Elm, an awesome bonsai renowned for its easy maintenance and exquisite beauty. Its flourishing canopy of lush leaves and sturdy trunk brings natural serenity to any indoor space, making it an ideal choice for beginners. With simple care including watering, light, and occasional pruning, this bonsai thrives, enchanting with its presence and adding tranquillity to your surroundings.

Crafted with supremely twisty shaping and lovely styling, this particular Chinese Elm boasts a shapely trunk that curves, creating a fantastic display. Arriving potted in a brand new deep teal/turquoise blue ceramic pot with a matching drip tray, it’s ready to grace your home with its elegance. It’s grounded with thick exposed roots reminiscent to woodland roots we sit on when we get tired from walking around.

🌿 Expert Comment from Jess – Bonsai Nursery Manager:
“I’ve been admiring this Chinese Elm bonsai on the shelves of our rural Devon nursery for many years. It’s a tree that Lloyd has carefully worked on and styled over time, and I really appreciate the depth of field and the three-dimensional design he has brought to it. Strong exposed roots rise proudly from the soil and merge into a trunk full of character, giving the bonsai a sense of strength and maturity.

At just 36 cm in height, it isn’t a large bonsai, but the breadth and sweeping movement in its styling are truly remarkable. Lloyd’s artistry as a bonsai master shines through in this tree – every branch placement feels deliberate and balanced, yet natural.

Now around 20 years old, this bonsai has a powerful trunk and has very recently undergone a hard prune. As a result, it’s currently adorned with tiny lime-green leaves ready to burst into life. In just a couple of weeks, the whole canopy will flush with a brighter, fresh green that makes this species such a joy.

As an evergreen, it remains vibrant throughout the year and has always been a firm favourite among all of us here at Bonsai Direct.”

Moreover, the Chinese Elm carries symbolic significance, representing inner strength, intuition, wisdom, and love.

To keep the bonsai thriving ensure to place it in a position with good daylight but avoid direct sun. Check daily for water and keep the soil just damp and not too wet to touch. Mist the leaves to keep humidity and monitor to keep healthy and bug free. To promote growth, feed with a bonsai liquid fertiliser weekly.

Enjoy FREE next working day delivery to most UK regions, or select your preferred delivery date at checkout. Customise your gift with extras like gift wrap, balloons, and personalised hanging tags. With each bonsai, you’ll also receive a comprehensive care guide featuring tips, variety information, and symbolism, ensuring your bonsai journey is as fulfilling as it is beautiful.

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This is the exact best beginners bonsai tree which you will receive!

Looking for the best beginners bonsai tree, a species that is easily maintainable indoors? Look no further, introducing our stunning 20-year-old bonsai tree with artistic trunk, commanding structure and vibrant leaves. Its flourishing canopy of lush leaves and commanding trunk makes it perfectly suited for indoor settings. This species of bonsai makes a wonderful house plant and is enjoyable and relaxing to prune.

The trunk design is interesting, showcasing lovely gentle curves in a relatively short bonsai. Despite its stature, the lower trunk is powerful and is seamlessly connected to the soil by the thick exposed roots. This bonsai in particular displays unique shaping and great styling throughout the trunk.

Furthermore, it is potted in a deep teal/turquoise ceramic bonsai pot with matching drip tray. Additionally, the Chinese Elm symbolises inner strength, intuition, wisdom & love. It is a perfect gifting idea that have meaning and symbolisation.

The Chinese Elm is celebrated for its resilience and adaptability, rendering it an excellent choice for beginners. We recommend keeping the soil damp to the touch. Position it somewhere with ample daylight. Occasional pruning will keep its shape in check. Its low-maintenance characteristics ensure that even those new to bonsai cultivation can relish the beauty and tranquillity it offers.

For your convenience we offer FREE next working day to most regions of the UK. Alternatively, you can choose your preferred delivery date at the checkout. You can add extras including gift wrap, balloons, and personalised hanging tags once you add the bonsai to the basket. You will also receive a care guide with tips, general variety information and symbolism with each bonsai.

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Service	When will it arrive?	Charge
Standard Delivery (England, Wales & Southern Scotland)	Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date	FREE
Premium AM (Weekdays before 1pm)	Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date	£8.99
Weekend Delivery	Chosen Saturday or Sunday	£8.99
Highlands & Islands AB37–38, AB54–56, FK17–21, GY, HS, IV1–63, JE, KA27–28, KW1–17, PA20–49, PA60–78, PH19–26, PH30–40, PH42–44, PH49–50, TR21–25, ZE	Two working days (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date	£7.99
Northern Ireland	Two working days (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date	£7.99

Care	What to do	How often
Step 1	Read your printed Care Instruction Guide included with every bonsai tree before you begin.	Upon arrival
On arrival	In hot weather, stand pot in water for 5 minutes, then drain.	Once on day 1
Position	Indoor Bonsai – Bright daylight, avoid harsh midday sun & cold draughts. Outdoor Bonsai – bright to semi-shaded, sheltered position.	All year
Water	Check soil daily; keep damp to the touch (not soggy). In hot spells, soak the pot briefly.	Daily check
Mist	Lightly mist foliage to boost humidity and condition leaves.	Once or twice a week
Feed	Use bonsai fertiliser, diluted as directed. Follow the directions on the bottle.	Species dependant
Prune	Trim longer shoots to maintain shape and encourage new growth.	As needed
Health	If needed, use an invigorator/insecticide and follow the label instructions.	If issues arise

Best Beginners Bonsai – Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree | Creative Style Design

Product Code: PE421

20 year old Chinese Elm bonsai tree – Incredible structure and commanding features. Sweeping 3 dimensional serpentine hand crafted bonsai design.

This is the exact best beginners bonsai tree which you will receive!

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