Characteristic Indoor Chinese Elm Bonsai with Twisty Trunk and Autumnal Foliage
Product Code: PE998*
A Gnarly Twisty Indoor Ulmus Parvifolia with Excellent Shape and Twiggy Definition with Immense Character and an Oriental Temple.
This is the exact bonsai which you will receive!
The Ulmus parvifolia is a bonsai favourite, with perfectly proportioned leaves, making this a great tree to give as a gift.
It’s twiggy definition will make this a great tree to prune, allowing you to create your own foliage shape.
This bonsai displays a gnarly featured, gently flowing, twisty trunk leading to brilliantly placed branches.
The lush green leaves contrast beautifully with the grey-toned green colour of the ceramic pot, the autumnal colours in the foliage are sensational. Drip tray is included.
This tree’s classy appearance would be perfect at home in any indoor area. It is easy to care for so makes a great beginners bonsai.
Chinese Elm bonsai trees signify inner strength, intuition, wisdom & love; it would make a lovely gift.
An amazing bonsai with statement trunk shape.
Oriental temple is included.
Free care instructions are included.
Free delivery to most areas, simply choose your delivery date at the checkout. Don’t forget to add your gift wrapping and bonsai essentials.
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Description
This is the exact bonsai which you will receive!
This is a excellently crafted Ulmus Parvifolia Indoor Bonsai Tree with highly defined trunk and branches.
The grey-toned green pot highlights the darker tones of the leaves, making the tree appear more sophisticated. The tree also comes with a matching drip tray and temple.
The characteristic s-shaped trunk brings the tree together and flows gently through the middle of the tree, it has gnarly features along the bark.
The Chinese Elm is a great representation of a woodland tree and is perfect for beginners, or as a gift.
Specification
All the bonsai in our Premium Range come complete with matching bonsai pot and humidity tray. Premium Range bonsai represent the very best in quality. The highest standards are maintained in pruning, styling and repotting, with the use of high grade potting media. This bonsai includes:
* a premium Chinese Elm bonsai in an ornate ceramic bonsai pot
* Height (cm): 34
* Pot size (cm): 21 x 16
* Pot details: Grey-toned green ceramic bonsai pot
* Trunk Diameter (cm): 2.5
* Approximate age (years): 12
* Matching ceramic humidity tray
• FREE bonsai care leaflet
• FREE delivery to most of the UK.
Bonsai Variety
?? Variety
The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parviflolia) makes a truly beautiful bonsai with small bright green leaves. The tree has excellent twig structure and has great character throughout, making it the perfect representation of a woodland tree. In our opinion the Chinese Elm is the most perfectly proportioned, easy to care for and adaptable tree and makes a superb bonsai; which can be grown either indoors or outdoors.
Delivery
🌿 Delivery Options
Choose your date
| 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 |
✅ Every bonsai is hand-checked, watered, and securely packaged for safe arrival.
📘 Printed care guide included with all orders.
🚚 All bonsai tree orders can be tracked and our couriers will notify you of your delivery slot.
Bonsai Care
🌱 Bonsai Care Guide
Beginner-friendly
| 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 |
🌿 Don’t worry! Your detailed printed care guide walks you through everything step by step.
🎥 Extra help & videos are available on our website.
✅ Every bonsai is checked, watered & securely packaged before dispatch.
All prices are inclusive of VAT at standard rate.