Large easy care beginners elm bonsai for Christmas
A quality indoor bonsai Christmas gift with free delivery available
16 year old Chinese Elm bonsai Christmas gift with FREE UK Christmas delivery!
Large flowering tea tree bonsai for indoors
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The back of the porcelain Christmas wreath tag
Overall Height ~ 35cm Age: 16yrs

Dazzling Mature Indoor Christmas Bonsai Tree for Beginners (16 years) – Larger Size

£114.99

SKU: Christmas74

Free Delivery by Saturday 24th October available

This bundle includes:

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Which 16 year old bonsai would you like?

Drip tray

Large Plastic Drip Tray

Merry Christmas porcelain robin tag

Flat Porcelain Bauble - Merry Christmas Robin

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Choose between a beautifully mature 16-year-old Chinese Elm or a flowering Fukien Tea Tree to create the perfect indoor Christmas bonsai gift. Each tree offers its own unique charm, from the Elm’s classic woodland styling to the Tea Tree’s delicate white blooms. Potted in a stylish blue ceramic pot with a festive porcelain tag, this gift feels instantly special. Complete with a drip tray and easy-to-follow care guide, it’s ideal for beginners. A thoughtful, lasting Christmas present full of meaning, calm and natural elegance.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xWhich 16 year old bonsai would you like?
  • 1xLarge Plastic Drip Tray
  • 1xFlat Porcelain Bauble - Merry Christmas Robin
Description

Stunning 16-Year-Old Indoor Christmas Bonsai Gift – Choose Chinese Elm or Fukien Tea Tree

Discover a truly meaningful Christmas gift with this beautifully refined 16-year-old indoor bonsai. Mature, full of character and wonderfully easy to care for, it makes a thoughtful festive present for beginners and plant lovers who appreciate something unique.

Choose Your Christmas Bonsai: Chinese Elm or Fukien Tea Tree

You can select between two exceptional indoor species:

– Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)

The Chinese Elm is admired for its naturally twisty trunk, textured aged bark and canopy of rich green serrated leaves. Its structure resembles a miniature woodland tree—balanced, calming and full of presence. This species is incredibly forgiving, adaptable and attractive all year round, making it one of our most recommended Christmas gifts for beginners. It symbolises inner strength, intuition, wisdom and love.

– Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla)

The Fukien Tea Tree offers a more delicate, Oriental look with glossy leaves and dainty star-shaped white flowers during the summer. Its soft curves and natural movement create a peaceful and elegant appearance. This species thrives in warm rooms, prefers just barely damp, and rewards you with seasonal blooms—making it a charming choice for those who love flowering indoor bonsai. It symbolises courage, heart, love and devotion.

Both species bring natural beauty and quiet serenity into any home, making each a thoughtful alternative to traditional Christmas plants.

What’s Included in This Indoor Christmas Gift

  • 16-year-old twisty bonsai tree — choose Chinese Elm or Fukien Tea Tree

  • Stylish mid-blue ceramic pot

  • Dark-coloured drip/humidity tray

  • Porcelain “Merry Christmas” wreath tag

  • FREE printed care guide

  • Optional extras (added at checkout): bonsai fertiliser, pruning scissors, gift wrap, greeting card, balloons, personalised tags

This mature bonsai is ideal for beginners. Its established root system and generous pot size help retain moisture, making watering easier and less frequent during the busy festive season.

Why Customers Trust Bonsai Direct

As a professional, family-run bonsai nursery, we grow every tree with expertise, care and sustainable practices. We offer exceptional customer support, safe packaging and detailed, easy-to-follow care guidance. Customer satisfaction is always our top priority.

Please note: this is a generic photograph; your bonsai will be similar but wonderfully unique.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
Fukien Tea Tree yes / Chinese Elm no
Pot Size (cm)
24 x 15
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Tea Tree must be indoors and warm / Chinese Elm can live outdoors with winter protection
Difficulty
Easy - Perfect for beginners
Maintenance
Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)
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.

Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla)
Positioning: Loves warmth and bright, indirect light. Avoid draughts.

Watering: Keep soil lightly moist; do not overwater. Prefers to be very slightly damp.

Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly following the instructions on the bottle.

Pruning: Pinch back soft shoots to maintain shape.

Repotting: Repot every two to three years in late spring.

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.
The Oriental Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) is a simple & elegant bonsai ideal for growing indoors. This bonsai has pretty white flowers during summer months & lovely green, shiny & waxy foliage. The leaves are unusually shaped & well proportioned.

Delivery

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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
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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
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📘 Printed care guide included with all orders.
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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.
🎥 Extra help & videos are available on our website.
✅ Every bonsai is checked, watered & securely packaged before dispatch.
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