Beautiful Christmas gifts - Chinese Elm Bonsai tree with starter kit | FREE UK delivery is available!
Overall Height ~ 28cm Age: 8yrs

Beginners Christmas Bonsai Starter Kit

£65.99

SKU: Christmas94

Free Delivery by Tuesday 27th October available

This bundle includes:

Standard Elm build a bonsai

Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Standard Size 8 years

PLastic drip tray

Small Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray

Suitable for all species of bonsai tree

Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml

Small bonsai pruning scissors

Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value

Festive Seasons Greetings Bear Balloon

Seasons Greetings Bear Design Air-Filled Balloon

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A beautiful 8-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai, elegantly styled with a twisty trunk and lush green foliage. Supplied in a blue ceramic pot with a dark drip tray, pruning scissors, bonsai fertiliser and a festive balloon. Includes a printed care leaflet with expert tips and symbolism. A sustainable and meaningful Christmas gift celebrating love, wisdom, and inner strength.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xChinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Standard Size 8 years
  • 1xSmall Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
  • 1xSeasons Greetings Bear Design Air-Filled Balloon
Description

Eco-Friendly Twisty Chinese Elm Christmas Bonsai Gift | 8-Year-Old Sustainable Delight

Choose a meaningful, eco-friendly gift this Christmas with our elegant 8-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai (Ulmus parvifolia). This living tree captures the balance between beauty and sustainability, making it a thoughtful choice for loved ones who appreciate nature. With its graceful twisty trunk and fine, serrated green leaves, this bonsai embodies strength and serenity in miniature form.

An Eco-Friendly Gift of Nature and Style

The Chinese Elm symbolises inner strength, wisdom, intuition, and love. Its natural resilience and forgiving nature make it one of the most rewarding and eco-conscious bonsai species to grow—perfect for beginners and plant enthusiasts alike.

Complete Gift Set Includes:

  • 8-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai (Ulmus parvifolia)
  • Blue glazed ceramic pot
  • Dark-coloured plastic drip tray
  • Bonsai pruning scissors
  • Bottle of bonsai fertiliser
  • Festive Christmas balloon
  • FREE printed care leaflet with tips and symbolism

Why Choose Bonsai Direct

Bonsai Direct is a professional, family-run nursery based in Devon, with decades of experience in sustainable bonsai growing. Every tree is nurtured with expert care using environmentally responsible practices. Our team combines artistry with horticultural skill to create exceptional bonsai gifts, carefully packaged and ready to bring joy for years to come.

(Please note: This is a generic photograph. The bonsai you receive will be very similar in style, size, and quality but uniquely individual.)

Specification
Evergreen
Yes - When grown indoors
Flowering/Fruiting
No
Pot Size (cm)
14 x 9
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

🌿 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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