Choice Christmas Gift Set for beginners with Porcelain Merry Christmas Tag
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A beautifully styled 12-year-old Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) — a refined, eco-friendly Christmas bonsai gift presented in a blue ceramic pot with tray, scissors, fertiliser, porcelain tag and festive wrap. Unique, meaningful, and crafted by expert growers at our family-run nursery.
What's in This Bundle?
1xTwisty Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Indoor Bonsai Tree - 12 years old
1xDark Coloured Plastic Medium Drip Tray
1xPorcelain Merry Christmas Tag
1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
1xGift wrap - Merry Christmas Jute & Ribbon
Description
12-Year-Old Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) – A Stylish Eco-Friendly Christmas Bonsai Gift
A Truly Meaningful Christmas Bonsai Present
Make this Christmas memorable with a timeless present that blends elegance, symbolism, and sustainability. This 12-year-old Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) showcases a graceful s-shaped trunk, fine twiggy structure, and delicately serrated leaves. It brings calm, natural beauty and a sense of craftsmanship to any interior.
Individually styled over many years, each tree develops its own character. No two are identical, which makes your gift truly personal. Presented in a blue glazed ceramic pot, this eco-conscious living sculpture reflects the skill and patience of our growers and the artistry of bonsai.
Complete Christmas Gift Set
12-year-old Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese Elm) bonsai
Blue glazed ceramic bonsai pot
Dark-coloured humidity/drip tray
Bonsai fertiliser
Bonsai pruning scissors
Porcelain “Merry Christmas” hanging tag
Printed care leaflet
Christmas gift wrap — this gift is ready to give
The Chinese Elm symbolises inner strength, wisdom, intuition, and love. It’s a thoughtful, enduring way to share festive sentiment while choosing an eco-friendly Christmas gift that grows more beautiful with time.
Please note: This is a generic photograph. Your bonsai will be very similar in style, quality, and character, but uniquely its own.
A Gift That Grows with Meaning
Unlike short-lived presents, this living tree evolves through the seasons. Texture deepens. Branching refines. The composition becomes richer and more expressive each year — a lasting reminder of connection, patience, and care.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
Bonsai Direct is a professional, trusted bonsai specialist nursery. Our expert growers style and nurture every tree with precision at our family-run Devon nursery. We’re known for friendly, knowledgeable customer service, detailed care guides in every box, and fast, reliable delivery on the date you choose — customer satisfaction second to none. We also prioritise sustainable methods and thoughtful packaging, so your gift feels good in every way.
Specification
Evergreen
Yes - When grown indoors
Flowering/Fruiting
No
Pot Size (cm)
18 x 13
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Either - Protect from extreme frost
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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Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date
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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
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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
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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.
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Price range: £61.98 through £69.97
