Unique Father’s Day Gift | Mid-Sized Twisty Chinese Elm Bonsai – 12 years old

A Unique Father’s Day Gift: 12-Year-Old Chinese Elm Bonsai

This Father’s Day, surprise Dad with a truly special and meaningful gift—a beautifully mature 12-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai tree. With its elegant, twisty S-shaped trunk and intricate, twiggy branches, this bonsai captures the essence of a majestic woodland tree in miniature form. Its lush green foliage and timeless beauty make it a striking and thoughtful gift that will continue to grow and flourish, just like the love and appreciation you have for your dad.

Why the Chinese Elm Bonsai is So Special

🌿 Easy to Care For: The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is an ideal choice for beginners thanks to its ability to thrive indoors year-round. As an evergreen bonsai, it maintains its vibrant foliage and requires only basic care—simply keep the soil damp to the touch and fertilise occasionally to encourage fresh growth. Enjoy a little pruning throughout the year to keep the bonsai in a neat shape.

🌿 Natural Beauty: This bonsai has been carefully styled in an informal upright S-shape, giving it a graceful, flowing structure. Its fine, twiggy branches allow for detailed styling and pruning, while the bark gradually develops a textured, craggy appearance that enhances its aged, mature look.

🌿 Rich Symbolism: In Chinese culture, the Elm tree represents inner strength, intuition, wisdom, and love—all the qualities that make it a fitting and heartfelt gift for Father’s Day.

A Thoughtful Gift Package

This exceptional bonsai gift set includes:

✅ A 12-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai, beautifully potted in a navy blue ceramic pot
✅ A dark-coloured drip tray to protect surfaces and catch excess water
✅ A “Love You Dad” wooden hanging tag for a heartfelt finishing touch

Delivery & Personalisation

🚚 Free Next Working Day Delivery – Get your bonsai delivered quickly at no extra cost. This is available throughout England, Wales and Southern Scotland. We also deliver to the Scottish Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland but this takes a little longer and there is a delivery charge to these regions.
📅 Choose Your Preferred Delivery Date – Ensure your gift arrives on the perfect day by selecting a delivery date at checkout.
🎁 Personalise Your Gift – Add gift wrap, balloons, or custom hanging tags to make this Father’s Day bonsai even more special.

The Perfect Bonsai for Beginners & Enthusiasts Alike

The Chinese Elm bonsai is a fantastic choice for those new to bonsai care. Its fast growth and fine twig structure make it a rewarding tree to nurture, allowing Dad to enjoy the art of bonsai with confidence. We hope this stunning bonsai will bring joy, relaxation, and a touch of nature into his home.