Charming Chinese Elm Bonsai with Serpentine Twist & Fresh Lime-Green Foliage
This delightful Chinese Elm bonsai carries a striking serpentine trunk that twists with strength and natural energy. Although it stands at a compact 29cm, it stretches to an impressive 28cm in width, giving it a broad, sweeping profile that feels full of movement. The trunk’s powerful curves anchor the composition beautifully, while the branching spreads outward to create a balanced, expressive canopy.
Moreover, the foliage emerges in vibrant lime-green flushes throughout the year. You see this brightness most strongly in early spring, and again after the elm sheds its older leaves in late autumn or early winter. As a result, this bonsai delivers refreshing colour at multiple points in the seasonal cycle, making it a lively and engaging indoor tree.
Potted into a cream ceramic bonsai pot with a matching drip tray, the styling feels clean, warm and understated. The soft glaze allows the greens of the foliage and the tones of the bark to shine naturally. As part of our premium range, this bonsai is individually photographed so you can select the exact tree that resonates with you.
This is the exact 8-year-old Ulmus parvifolia bonsai you will receive.
Trunk & Design
The serpentine trunk presents real character. It twists with confidence and produces a strong sense of age and movement. Furthermore, the excellent taper and well-placed branches create a harmonious structure. Even at its modest height, the tree feels substantial and grounded due to its broad stance and sweeping silhouette.
Foliage & Seasonal Interest
The Chinese Elm offers colour throughout the year. New growth appears in vivid lime-green shades that soften as the leaves mature. Meanwhile, the older leaves fall gently during the cooler months, allowing a second fresh flush to appear soon after. This repeating rhythm gives the bonsai wonderful seasonal charm.
Ceramic Pot
The cream ceramic pot complements the tree’s warm tones and serpentine form. Its simple glaze keeps the focus on the trunk movement and vibrant foliage. The matching drip tray completes the display with a clean, practical finish.
Species Overview
Ulmus parvifolia, or Chinese Elm, is one of the most adaptable and rewarding indoor bonsai species. It thrives in bright rooms with steady temperatures and tolerates normal household environments. Because it responds well to pruning, it allows owners to shape and refine the tree with confidence. The species symbolises wisdom, inner strength and resilience, making it a thoughtful choice for gifting and daily enjoyment.
Place your elm in a bright position away from cold draughts. Water when the soil begins to dry slightly. Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly during the growing season to support new buds and healthy foliage.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
We nurture every bonsai at our family-run Devon nursery with patience and expertise.
We never mass-produce trees; instead, we style and photograph each one individually.
Our sustainable methods, careful packaging and friendly aftercare ensure a wonderful experience.
A printed care guide is included with every tree.
