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Overall Height ~ 47cm Age: 17yrs

Delightful Big Elm Indoor Bonsai with Tasteful Trunk Styling | Excellence Range

Original price was: £375.00.Current price is: £270.00.

SKU: PE071

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This delightful Ulmus parvifolia is a characterful elm bonsai tree from our Premium Collection. It combines graceful movement, carefully balanced branching, and vibrant foliage. As a result, it has a warm and charming presence that immediately draws the eye. This is a literati style bonsai so the trunk has a clean and uncluttered design and the branches are toward the top half of the bonsai tree.

The trunk twists gently as it rises from the soil. These natural curves give the bonsai movement and personality. Over time, the bark has also developed a pleasing texture, which adds depth and maturity to the tree. This is the beginnings of the cork bark effect. Together, the twisting trunk and textured bark create a strong sense of age despite the tree’s compact size.

Description

Top quality Premium Elm Bonsai Tree – Twisting Chinese Elm | Excellence Range

This delightful Ulmus parvifolia is a characterful elm bonsai tree from our Premium Collection. It combines graceful movement, carefully balanced branching, and vibrant foliage. As a result, it has a warm and charming presence that immediately draws the eye. This is a literati style bonsai so the trunk has a clean and uncluttered design and the branches are toward the top half of the bonsai tree.

The trunk twists gently as it rises from the soil. These natural curves give the bonsai movement and personality. Over time, the bark has also developed a pleasing texture, which adds depth and maturity to the tree. This is the beginnings of the cork bark effect. Together, the twisting trunk and textured bark create a strong sense of age despite the tree’s compact size.

Just as importantly, this Chinese elm shows beautiful branch placement. Each branch spreads naturally from the trunk, forming a balanced structure that supports a soft, rounded canopy. The branches carry a mass of fresh, light green leaves. These small leaves give the tree a delicate appearance while still creating a lush and full crown.

Overall, this elm bonsai tree feels both elegant and wonderfully cute. It is the kind of bonsai that naturally brings a calm, living presence to a room.

Planted in a Brand New Gloss Black Bonsai Pot

To complement the graceful structure of the tree, it has been planted in a striking sleek black ceramic bonsai pot to provide a contemporary finish. The clean, dark colour allows the trunk, branches, and foliage to stand out beautifully.

In addition, the bonsai comes complete with a matching ceramic drip tray. This protects surfaces from excess water while also completing the display. As a result, the tree arrives ready to place on a desk, shelf, or coffee table.

A Wonderful Elm Bonsai Tree for Beginners

Ulmus parvifolia is widely regarded as one of the easiest bonsai species to care for. It is resilient, adaptable, and very forgiving. Because of this, it is often recommended for those starting their bonsai journey.

Place the tree in a bright spot and water when the soil begins to dry slightly. With regular care, the canopy will stay healthy and vibrant. Occasional pruning will also encourage denser growth and help maintain the elegant structure of the tree.

For beginners, this makes the experience of caring for an elm bonsai tree both simple and enjoyable.

Part of the Bonsai Direct Premium Collection

At Bonsai Direct, our Premium Collection features trees chosen for their character, structure, and overall beauty. As a family-run nursery with decades of bonsai experience, we take great pride in selecting trees that will continue to develop for many years.

We also focus strongly on sustainable growing practices. Every bonsai is nurtured with care so it can thrive long into the future.

The Exact Tree You Will Receive

Importantly, the bonsai shown in the photos is the exact tree you will receive. Every bonsai is unique, and we believe customers should see the individual tree before it arrives.

Your Ulmus parvifolia elm bonsai tree will arrive fully planted in its black ceramic bonsai pot and supplied with the matching ceramic drip tray, ready to display and enjoy straight away.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes - if kept indoors
Flowering/Fruiting
No
Pot Size (cm)
27 x 21
Pot Colour
Black
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

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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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