Overall Height ~ 33cm Age: 12yrs

Chinese Elm Bonsai Starter Pack – 12 years | Wedding Day Gift Edition

£79.99

SKU: WED14

Free Delivery by Saturday 24th October available

This bundle includes:

Twisty Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Indoor Bonsai Tree - 12 years old

Dark Coloured Plastic Medium Drip Tray

Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml

Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value

Wooden Tag - Congratulations on your Wedding Day

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A great S-Shaped Medium Sized indoor Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) bonsai tree with care handbook, small scissors, bonsai feed, a drip tray & ‘Congratulations on your Wedding Day’ two-heart Design Wooden Tag.
Designed with beginners in mind, this is an excellent variety of indoor bonsai tree, arguably the most ‘tree-like’ of all indoor bonsai with perfect proportions & great character. We love this Chinese Elm; it has a very natural twisty & twiggy structure, it’s easy to care for and great fun to prune & style. Known as ‘The tree of harmony’, the Elm symbolises inner strength, intuition, wisdom & love.
A beautiful 12 year old bonsai in blue ceramic pot which signifies love, balance, calm and a peaceful energy.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xTwisty Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Indoor Bonsai Tree - 12 years old
  • 1xDark Coloured Plastic Medium Drip Tray
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
  • 1xWooden Tag - Congratulations on your Wedding Day
Description

The Perfect Wedding Plant Gift | Great Starter Bonsai Kit

This is a remarking Wedding Plant Gift idea. A joy to grow and enjoy as your marriage blossoms. We believe this is an excellent choice to begin your bonsai journey. This bonsai is larger than our regular ones, meaning it will grow faster and is simpler to care for because the bigger pot holds more water, reducing how often it needs watering.

If you’re unsure about what to pick, go with this kit – you can’t go wrong. It’s also a wonderful wedding gift option. The Chinese Elm bonsai is easy to grow and has a natural tree-like appearance. It’s a fast grower, so you’ll have fun pruning and styling it.

This bonsai comes in a midnight blue pot with a drip tray, and the kit includes a care handbook, small scissors, and bonsai feed. It also comes with a wooden tag that says, “Congratulations on your Wedding Day.” This bonsai is perfect for beginners. It’s one of the most tree-like indoor bonsai, known for its great proportions and character.

We absolutely love the Chinese Elm. It has a natural and twisty structure that’s easy to care for and enjoyable to prune and style. Often called “The Tree of Harmony,” the Elm symbolises inner strength, intuition, wisdom, and love. This beautiful 12-year-old bonsai comes in a blue ceramic pot, signifying love, balance, calm, and peaceful energy. It’s a wonderful choice for a wedding gift.

A Meaningful, Long-Lasting Wedding Present

This wedding plant gift featuring the Chinese Elm bonsai is a wonderful and symbolic choice for a gift. Bonsais are often associated with harmony, balance, and long life, making them a meaningful present for a newlywed couple starting their life journey together. Here’s why it’s such a great gift idea:

  1. Symbolism: Bonsai, especially the Chinese Elm, are seen as symbols of harmony, balance, and inner strength. They reflect the desire for a harmonious and enduring relationship, making them perfect for a wedding gift.
  2. Growth Together: Bonsai require care and nurturing, just like a marriage. Gifting a bonsai encourages the couple to grow and nurture their relationship together, emphasising the importance of caring for each other and their shared life.
  3. Longevity: Bonsai trees can live for many years, and they grow and evolve with time. This symbolises the couple’s journey together, with the bonsai witnessing their love story as it matures.
  4. Natural Beauty: The Chinese Elm is known for its naturally elegant and tree-like appearance. It’s a reminder of the beauty in simplicity, much like the beauty in the simple, everyday moments that build a lasting marriage.
  5. Shared Responsibility: Taking care of a bonsai is a shared responsibility. It encourages teamwork and cooperation, teaching the couple valuable lessons about working together in their marriage.
  6. Memories: As the bonsai grows, it creates a living memory of their wedding day. Each time they care for it, they can reminisce about their special day.

About Bonsai Direct

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Specification
Evergreen
Yes - if kept indoors
Flowering/Fruiting
No
Pot Size (cm)
18 x 13
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
Difficulty
Easy - Perfect for Beginners
Maintenance
Positioning: Place in bright position avoiding direct sunlight in mid summer
Watering: Keep soil evenly damp; check daily.
Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly following the instructions on the bottle.
Pruning: Trim new shoots regularly to keep shape and encourage ramification.
Repotting: Repot every two years in early spring using free-draining bonsai soil.
Note: Can live outside during summer months but protect from frost.
Pet Friendly
Yes
Bonsai 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

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(England, Wales & Southern Scotland)
Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date FREE
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(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.
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