Bonsai Wiring Kit | 16 Year Chinese Elm Pruning & Wiring Starter Kit

Bonsai Wiring Kit | 16 Year Chinese Elm Pruning & Wiring Starter Kit

Name: Bonsai Wiring Kit | 16 Year Chinese Elm Pruning &amp; Wiring Starter Kit
Brand: Bonsai Direct
SKU: Kit2.4
Availability: InStock

Product Code: Kit2.4

£121.99

Learn bonsai styling with this complete 16-year-old Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) bonsai wiring kit, designed by Lloyd Noall from Bonsai Direct. It includes a mature, pre-styled bonsai along with pruning tools, wire, and step-by-step guides, so you can shape and maintain your tree with confidence. Moreover, the Chinese Elm’s resilience and natural form make it ideal for beginners learning wiring techniques. As a result, you gain both a beautiful living tree and a hands-on, rewarding bonsai experience.

Bonsai Wiring Kit | 16 Year Chinese Elm Pruning & Wiring Starter Kit

Take your bonsai skills to the next level with this complete bonsai wiring kit, expertly designed by Lloyd Noall from Bonsai Direct. Not only does this kit introduce you to essential pruning techniques, but it also teaches you how to shape and style your tree using professional wiring methods.

At the centre of the kit, you receive a mature 16-year-old Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) bonsai. As a result, you can immediately work with a well-established tree that features a striking S-shaped trunk and strong, structured branches. Moreover, its natural, tree-like appearance brings a refined and authentic bonsai aesthetic into your home.

In addition, this bonsai wiring kit includes all the tools and resources you need to get started. You can prune, shape, and maintain your bonsai with confidence while following clear, step-by-step instructions.

The kit includes:

16-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai in a blue ceramic pot with a mature S-shaped trunk
Bonsai pruning scissors for precise trimming
Bonsai wire cutters
Two sizes of bonsai wire for styling branches
Step-by-step bonsai pruning guide
Step-by-step bonsai wiring guide
Plastic humidity tray to help maintain optimal moisture
Free bonsai care leaflet
Free UK delivery to most areas

Furthermore, the Chinese Elm stands out as an ideal species for beginners. Because it is resilient and highly adaptable, it tolerates learning mistakes while continuing to thrive. Therefore, you can focus on developing your wiring and pruning skills without unnecessary difficulty.

Additionally, the included guides and online tutorials walk you through each stage of bonsai care and styling. Consequently, you gain both practical experience and a deeper understanding of bonsai artistry.

This bonsai wiring kit offers more than just tools—it delivers a hands-on, rewarding experience. Whether you are starting your bonsai journey or expanding your skills, you can shape a living piece of art while enjoying a calm and creative process.

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Species	The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) 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. This variety of bonsai is superb for a beginners starter bonsai, it is fun to grow, style, prune and repot and grows relatively fast and is easy to care for. A fabulous bonsai which is perfect for beginners!
Evergreen	Yes
Flowering/Fruiting	No
Age (years)	16
Height (cm)	35
Pot Size (cm)	24 x 14
Pot Colour	Blue
Indoor/Outdoor	Either - Protect from hard frosts
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

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

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

Bonsai Wiring Kit | 16 Year Chinese Elm Pruning & Wiring Starter Kit

Product Code: Kit2.4

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