Simply Elegant: A 12 Year Old Chinese Elm Bonsai for Beginners | Neat Habit

Name: Simply Elegant: A 12 Year Old Chinese Elm Bonsai for Beginners | Neat Habit
Brand: Bonsai Direct
SKU: PE402
Availability: OutOfStock

Product Code: PE402

Original price was: £99.99.Current price is: £75.00.

Beautiful 12-Year Old Beginner’s Dwarf Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree. Potted into a High Quality Pot with Matching Tray Beneath.

This is the exact bonsai you will receive!

This 12-year-old Chinese elm bonsai has a very stately informal upright trunk, exuding a strong, powerful energy. Though small, it evokes the image of a full-sized woodland tree, with a natural, unforced grace. The bark, which has great texture, hints at the tree’s maturing age.

The branches extend outwards in a balanced pattern, each one holding a cluster of small, serrated leaves. The vibrant green foliage is dense, yet delicately arranged, giving the bonsai a lush and healthy appearance.

The bonsai is potted in a sleek black ceramic pot, which adds a deep, rich contrast to the greenery above. The pot’s dark hue highlights the tree’s natural colours, while its sleek design complements the overall composition, grounding the bonsai in a sense of quiet strength and harmony.

Symbolising qualities such as intuition, inner strength, love, and wisdom, the Chinese Elm stands as a considerate and eco-conscious gift. Its enduring beauty flourishes with minimal care, a testament to the grace of nature.

Enjoy FREE next working day delivery on all bonsai orders. Alternatively, tailor your delivery by selecting your preferred delivery date at checkout. Enhance your order with optional extras such as gift wrap, balloons, and personalised hanging tags when you add the bonsai to your basket. Each bonsai comes with a care guide providing tips, general variety information, and insights into its symbolism.

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This is the exact Beginners Chinese Elm bonsai which you will receive!

We hope you enjoy the beautiful design of our 12-year-old easy care Chinese Elm bonsai tree (Ulmus parvifolia). This living masterpiece has undergone meticulous care. Its informal upright trunk exudes rustic charm, elevated by its lovely design. The bonsai features delicate foliage and well positioned branches, crafting an elegant and graceful canopy.

Ideal for beginners, the Chinese Elm showcases vibrant green leaves, portraying a sophisticated structure, lush foliage, and a regal presence.

Potted in a sleek black ceramic pot with a matching drip tray, this bonsai seamlessly blends aesthetics with practicality. The drip tray not only protects surfaces during watering but also contributes to maintaining proper humidity, especially in winter.

Symbolising qualities such as intuition, inner strength, love, and wisdom, the Chinese Elm stands as a thoughtful and environmentally-conscious gift. Its timeless beauty thrives with minimal care, a testament to the grace of nature.

To care for your bonsai, keep the soil just damp, avoiding both overwatering and letting it dry out. Regularly mist the leaves and use a tested insecticide once a month to prevent pests.

We offer FREE next working day on all bonsai. Alternatively, you can choose your preferred delivery date at the checkout. You have the option to add any gifting extras including gift wrap, balloons, and personalised hanging tags once you add the bonsai to the basket. You will also receive a care guide with tips, general variety information and symbolism with each bonsai.

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An eco-friendly bonsai tree from a small, independent UK business who are conscious about their sustainability and are helping to fight the fight for clean air.

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Species	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.
Age (years)	12
Height (cm)	35

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

Simply Elegant: A 12 Year Old Chinese Elm Bonsai for Beginners | Neat Habit

Product Code: PE402

Beautiful 12-Year Old Beginner’s Dwarf Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree. Potted into a High Quality Pot with Matching Tray Beneath.

This is the exact Beginners Chinese Elm bonsai which you will receive!

Please keep in touch!

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