- 1xPlease choose the bonsai variety - 8 years old
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Overall Height ~ 28cm Age: 8yrs
Indoor Bonsai Kit – The Basics.
£59.99
SKU: Kit2
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Start with a strong foundation using this 8-year-old Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) bonsai, trained and established for reliable growth. The tree features a well-developed trunk with gentle movement and balanced branching. We pot it in a navy blue glazed ceramic pot, which enhances the rich green foliage and gives a clean, classic finish. A dark-coloured drip tray has been included.
This elm bonsai offers structure, maturity, and manageability in one compact form.
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Description
Elm Bonsai Starter Kit – 8-Year-Old Chinese Elm
The Essential Elm Bonsai for Beginners
Start with a strong foundation using this 8-year-old Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) bonsai, trained and established for reliable growth. The tree features a well-developed trunk with gentle movement and balanced branching. We pot it in a navy blue glazed ceramic pot, which enhances the rich green foliage and gives a clean, classic finish. A dark-coloured drip tray has been included.
This elm bonsai offers structure, maturity, and manageability in one compact form.
The Chinese Elm – Hardy, Evergreen and Easy to Shape
The Ulmus parvifolia is an evergreen bonsai known for its small serrated leaves and dependable nature. It responds well to pruning, which makes shaping straightforward for beginners. The trunk develops attractive texture over time, while the canopy becomes fuller with regular care.
Keep your elm bonsai indoors in a bright position throughout the year. You may also place it outdoors in warmer months, provided you protect it from hard frost. Each bonsai grows individually, so subtle differences in trunk line and branch placement give every tree its own character.
What’s Included in the Kit
You will receive the 8-year-old Chinese Elm potted in its navy blue ceramic pot. The kit includes a bottle of bonsai feed to support healthy growth during the growing season. We also supply a pair of pruning scissors so you can maintain shape and encourage development. A dark-coloured drip tray is included to protect surfaces and assist with watering.
Symbolism and Lasting Appeal
The Chinese Elm symbolises inner strength, wisdom, intuition, and love. Its steady growth and balanced structure reflect resilience and patience. As you care for your Chinese Elm, you develop both skill and connection to the tree, making it a rewarding long-term pursuit.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
We select well-established bonsai with strong roots and defined structure. Our team inspects each tree before dispatch to ensure quality and presentation. With practical tools and carefully grown stock, we make it simple to begin and maintain your bonsai with confidence.
Specification
- Evergreen
- Yes - If kept indoors
- Flowering/Fruiting
- No
- Pot Size (cm)
- 15 x 10
- Pot Colour
- Blue
- 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.
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