Overall Height ~ 34cm Age: 12yrs

Medium Twisty Bonsai Kit – Pruning & Wiring

£78.99

SKU: Kit2.3

Free Delivery by Friday 23rd October available

This bundle includes:

Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Medium Size 12 years for pruning kits

Medium Drip Tray

Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value

Blue handled wire cutters

Bonsai Wire - 2 tiny rolls

Bonsai Pruning Step-by-step guide

Bonsai Wiring Step-by-step guide

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The Medium Bonsai Tree Starter Kit is a beginner-friendly set designed to teach essential pruning and wiring techniques. It includes a pre-styled Chinese Elm bonsai (12 years old), specialist tools, and step-by-step guides supported by online tutorials. Additionally, the hardy and adaptable Chinese Elm makes learning simple and enjoyable for new growers. With free UK delivery to most of the UK and everything included, this bonsai tree starter kit offers a convenient and hands-on way to start your bonsai journey.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xChinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Medium Size 12 years for pruning kits
  • 1xMedium Drip Tray
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
  • 1xBlue handled wire cutters
  • 1xBonsai Wire - 2 tiny rolls
  • 1xBonsai Pruning Step-by-step guide
  • 1xBonsai Wiring Step-by-step guide
Description

Medium Bonsai Tree Starter Kit – Pruning & Wiring Made Simple

A Complete Bonsai Tree Starter Kit for Beginners

Begin your bonsai journey with this expertly designed bonsai tree starter kit, created to make learning both practical and enjoyable. Not only does this kit introduce you to essential pruning and wiring techniques, but it also provides the tools and guidance needed to build confidence from the very start.

Designed for beginners aged 12 and above, this hands-on kit allows you to actively shape and style your bonsai while learning the fundamentals of bonsai care. In addition, the combination of step-by-step guides and online tutorials ensures a smooth and engaging learning experience.


What’s Included in the Bonsai Tree Starter Kit

This complete bonsai tree starter kit includes everything required to begin pruning and wiring:

  • Medium Twisty Chinese Elm bonsai in a blue ceramic pot (S-shaped trunk) – 12 years old
  • Bonsai pruning scissors for trimming
  • Bonsai wire cutters
  • Bonsai wire in two sizes for styling flexibility
  • Step-by-step bonsai pruning guide
  • Step-by-step bonsai wiring guide
  • Plastic humidity tray for maintaining ideal moisture levels
  • FREE bonsai care leaflet with helpful tips
  • Online bonsai tutorial videos for visual learning
  • FREE delivery to most areas of the UK

As a result, you can start practising bonsai techniques immediately without needing any additional tools.

Learn Bonsai with Hands-On Pruning and Wiring

This bonsai tree starter kit focuses on practical learning through doing. First, you follow the easy step-by-step guides. Then, you apply your knowledge using professional tools designed specifically for bonsai care.

Because wiring and pruning are essential techniques in bonsai styling, this kit allows you to explore both methods in a clear and structured way. Consequently, you will quickly see improvements in both the shape and health of your tree.

Chinese Elm Bonsai – Perfect for Beginners

At the centre of this bonsai tree starter kit is the Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia), chosen for its beginner-friendly nature and natural beauty.

  • Hardy and forgiving, ideal for first-time growers
  • Easy to care for and adaptable to indoor environments
  • Responds well to pruning and wiring techniques
  • Features a natural, tree-like appearance with an elegant S-shaped trunk

Therefore, you can experiment with confidence while achieving visually appealing results.

Designed by a Bonsai Expert

This kit has been created by bonsai specialist Lloyd Noall to ensure a balance of quality, education, and usability. Not only do you receive professional-grade tools, but you also benefit from expert knowledge through detailed guides and tutorials.

As a result, you gain both practical skills and a deeper understanding of bonsai cultivation.

A Creative and Thoughtful Gift

This bonsai tree starter kit is not only ideal for beginners but also makes a unique and thoughtful gift. Whether for a hobbyist or someone new to bonsai, the combination of a pre-styled tree and hands-on tools creates an engaging and rewarding experience.

Additionally, with free UK delivery and flexible delivery date options, it offers both convenience and excellent value.

Start Shaping Your Bonsai Today

If you are looking for a reliable and enjoyable way to learn bonsai, this bonsai tree starter kit provides the perfect introduction. Not only will you develop essential pruning and wiring skills, but you will also create your own beautifully styled bonsai tree.

Order today and begin your bonsai journey with confidence.

Can I order the wire separately?

Yes, you can choose the size of extra rolls of wire or order just the Wiring Kit without the tree from the links.

This bonsai kit aims to offer an engaging, hands-on experience for individuals exploring the art of bonsai. It includes a diverse set of components such as a Medium Twisty Bonsai, pruning scissors, wire cutters, and bonsai wire in two sizes, providing users with various tools to explore and use. Emphasising the creative aspect of bonsai styling, it enables users to shape and personalise their bonsai according to their preferences.While step-by-step guides and online tutorial videos make the learning process accessible and entertaining. The kit includes a free bonsai care leaflet,  ensuring users have the knowledge to nurture their bonsai successfully.

Overall, this bonsai kit creates an environment where learning is not only educational but also fun, combining practical engagement, creative expression, and comprehensive resources to make the journey into bonsai cultivation enjoyable, particularly for beginners.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
No
Pot Size (cm)
18 x 13
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
Bonsai Variety

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!

Delivery

🌿 Delivery Options
Choose your date
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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