This is the exact bonsai you will receive
Breathtaking Chinese Elm bonsai tree
Phenomenal styling and artistic structure
Incredible exposed roots and gently flowing trunk - exaggerated curves
Breathtaking Chinese Elm bonsai tree
Mature Ulmus parvifolia with immense character and personality
Potted into a high quality bonsai pot - add an optional drip tray
Full canopy of highly-refined foliage pads
Free next working day delivery available to mainland UK
Overall Height ~ 51cm Age: 23yrs

Commanding Extra-Large Indoor Chinese Elm Bonsai with Characteristic Trunk and Brilliant Branch Placement

Price range: £1,100.00 through £1,115.00

SKU: PE115

Free Delivery by Friday 23rd October available

This bundle includes:

PLastic drip tray

Drip Tray Options for Specimen Bonsai

You can add a custom Gift Message and personalisation to your order as well as purchase some of our most popular Bonsai Care Products after clicking Add to Basket.

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A truly exceptional mature Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese Elm) bonsai tree featuring beautifully craggy bark, an elegant twisty trunk, and a phenomenal root flare. Well-positioned branches support refined foliage pads with excellent ramification, creating a highly balanced and impressive silhouette. Expertly styled and presented in a high-quality royal blue glazed bonsai pot. The tree pictured is the exact tree you will receive. An outstanding specimen from our Excellence Range and a stunning addition to any bonsai collection.

Optional discreet neutral brown drip tray available, personally styled by bonsai expert Lloyd Noall of Bonsai Direct. Unfortunately, we do not have matching drip trays for this pot. We purchased these high quality pots, however there are no ceramic drip trays that match.

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  • 1xDrip Tray Options for Specimen Bonsai
Description

Large Mature Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree – Excellence Range

An Exceptional Mature Bonsai with Outstanding Character

This stunning mature Chinese Elm bonsai tree showcases everything collectors look for in a premium specimen. Carefully developed over many years, it combines age, structure, movement, and refinement in one remarkable tree.

The first thing you notice is the powerful trunk. Deeply craggy bark gives the tree an impressive sense of age, while elegant twists and natural movement create a striking silhouette from every angle. At the base, a phenomenal root flare spreads confidently into the soil, providing the strong visual foundation that distinguishes truly outstanding mature bonsai trees.

Well-positioned primary branches support beautifully defined foliage pads. Dense ramification throughout the canopy creates depth, balance, and seasonal interest. Every branch contributes to the overall composition, demonstrating expert styling and years of careful cultivation.

This is a truly incredible tree and a superb example of a mature Ulmus parvifolia bonsai.

Excellence Range Quality

Selected for our Excellence Range, this Chinese Elm represents the highest standards of bonsai craftsmanship. The structure, bark maturity, root spread, branch placement, and foliage refinement combine to create a tree of exceptional quality and presence.

Unlike stock photography used by some retailers, the tree shown is the exact tree you will receive. What you see is exactly what arrives at your door.

The tree has been expertly potted into a high-quality bonsai container finished with a rich royal blue glaze. The vibrant pot complements the mature bark and refined canopy perfectly, enhancing the overall display while maintaining harmony and balance.

Expertly Grown by Bonsai Direct

At Bonsai Direct, bonsai has been our family’s passion for generations. As a specialist family-run business, we focus on sourcing, growing, and developing exceptional bonsai trees while maintaining sustainable growing practices wherever possible.

Every mature bonsai we offer is individually selected for quality, health, and character. Our experienced team carefully inspects each tree before dispatch, ensuring it arrives ready to enjoy and display.

Whether you are an experienced enthusiast seeking a standout specimen or a collector looking for a centrepiece tree, this mature Chinese Elm bonsai offers outstanding age, refinement, and visual impact.

A rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional mature bonsai tree with amazing styling, phenomenal trunk character, and timeless elegance.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes - if grown indoors
Flowering/Fruiting
No
Pot Size (cm)
37 x 24.5
Pot Colour
Royal Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Either - Protect from 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

🌿 Delivery Options
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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
✅ 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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