Complete Beginners Character Christmas Bonsai Kit with Snowflake Balloon
Product Code: Christmas16
£79.99
A stunning Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) bonsai tree gift set — the perfect beginners’ Christmas present. Includes scissors, watering can, fertiliser, and festive balloon. Easy to care for and rich in meaning, this living gift symbolises strength, wisdom, and love. Beautifully grown and presented by Bonsai Direct.
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- 1x Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Standard Size 8 years
- 1x Small Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray
- 1x Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml
- 1x Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
- 1x Sage Green Watering Can
- 1x Red Merry Christmas Snowflake Air-Filled Balloon
Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Christmas Bonsai Tree Starter Kit – The Perfect Beginners Christmas Present
A Meaningful and Easy-Care Christmas Present
Delight someone special this festive season with our 8-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai tree set — a thoughtful and enduring Christmas present that brings nature, calm, and meaning into the home. This elegant Ulmus parvifolia bonsai features a graceful S-shaped trunk, fine branching, and vibrant green serrated leaves, capturing the beauty of a miniature woodland tree.
Lovingly grown by our expert family-run team in Devon, the Chinese Elm symbolises inner strength, intuition, wisdom, and love. It’s one of the most forgiving and satisfying bonsai to grow, making it ideal for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Each tree is individually styled and presented in a mid-blue glazed ceramic bonsai pot with a dark plastic drip tray for humidity control. Please note that some variation in shape and appearance should be expected as each bonsai is unique.
Complete Christmas Gift Set
This festive bonsai kit includes everything needed to enjoy and care for your tree:
8-year-old Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese Elm) bonsai tree
Mid-blue glazed ceramic bonsai pot
Dark plastic drip tray
Small bottle of bonsai fertiliser for weekly feeding
Pair of bonsai pruning scissors
Sage green watering can
Red “Merry Christmas” foil balloon
Printed bonsai care leaflet with expert tips and symbolism
Simple Care for Beginners
Position: Indoors in bright daylight; avoid direct sunlight and draughts.
Watering: Keep soil damp to the touch; never dry or soggy.
Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly to encourage new growth and flowers.
Misting: Lightly mist foliage a few times each week.
Pruning: Trim regularly to maintain shape and encourage fine branching.
Delivery & Presentation
Enjoy free next working day delivery to most UK addresses or choose your preferred delivery date at checkout. Weekend and Highlands & Islands options are available for a small surcharge.
Your bonsai will arrive beautifully gift wrapped in clear cellophane, finished with your chosen ribbon and festive tag. Optional extras such as gift wrap, balloons, or personalised tags are available for that perfect finishing touch.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
Bonsai Direct is a trusted, family-run bonsai nursery based in Devon. Our team grows each tree sustainably, ensuring excellent health, balance, and beauty. We pride ourselves on expert guidance, friendly service, and fast, reliable delivery.
This Christmas, give a living gift that grows — a stunning Chinese Elm bonsai that symbolises love, wisdom, and strength, and brings peace and natural beauty long after the festive season ends.
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| Species | 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. |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Flowering/Fruiting | No |
| Age (years) | 8 |
| Height (cm) | 30 |
| Pot Size (cm) | 15 x 10 |
| Pot Colour | Blue |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Either - Protect from extreme frost |
| Difficulty | Easy - Perfect for beginners |
| Maintenance | Position: Keep indoors in bright daylight; avoid direct sunlight during hot summers. Watering: Check soil daily; keep it damp to the touch but never waterlogged. Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly to encourage new growth. Misting: Lightly mist foliage several times a week to maintain humidity when the heating is on. Pruning: Trim new shoots regularly to maintain shape and encourage fine branching. Repotting: Every 2–3 years in early spring, at ay time of year. Temperature: Prefers a cool to warm room with good light. |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
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.
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 |
📘 Printed care guide included with all orders.
🚚 All bonsai tree orders can be tracked and our couriers will notify you of your delivery slot.
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 |
🎥 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.
