Large Chinese Elm Bonsai Wedding Gift Tree – 16 Year Old Complete Kit
Product Code: WED5
£135.00
A large and impressive 16-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai presented as a meaningful wedding gift idea. Includes ceramic pot, drip tray, pruning scissors, bonsai feed, care handbook, watering can (choice of 6 colours) and a “Congratulations on Your Wedding Day” two-hearts tag. Easy to care for, eco-friendly and symbolising strength, wisdom and enduring love.
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- 1x Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Large Size 16 years
- 1x Large Plastic Humidity Tray
- 1x Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml
- 1x Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
- 1x The Bonsai Direct Care Handbook
- 1x Wooden Tag - Congratulations on your Wedding Day
- 1x Watering Can - Choose Colour
Wedding Gift Idea | Large 16-Year Chinese Elm Bonsai Complete Kit
A Wedding Gift Idea That Grows with Their Marriage
If you want a truly meaningful wedding gift idea, choose something that lasts far beyond the wedding day. This large 16-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai offers presence, symbolism, and a shared experience the couple can enjoy for years to come.
Rather than giving something temporary, you give a living tree — one that strengthens and develops just like their marriage.
A Mature 16-Year Chinese Elm with Real Impact
This impressive Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) has been carefully grown and trained for 16 years, developing a strong trunk, natural taper, and beautifully balanced branching.
Its naturally small serrated leaves create excellent proportions, while the mature bark adds texture and authenticity. The overall form resembles a miniature woodland tree — elegant, calm and timeless.
Because of its maturity and size, this bonsai creates an immediate focal point in any home.
A Comprehensive, Beginner-Friendly Bonsai Tree Kit
Despite its impressive presence, the Chinese Elm remains one of the easiest bonsai varieties to care for. It adapts well to bright indoor conditions and responds positively to pruning.
This complete wedding bonsai kit includes:
Large 16-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai
Navy blue ceramic bonsai pot
Dark coloured drip tray
Bonsai pruning scissors
Specialist bonsai feed
Watering can (choose from 6 colours in the dropdown)
“Congratulations on Your Wedding Day” two-hearts wooden tag
Printed care handbook
Everything the couple needs to care for their bonsai together is included. As a result, this gift also becomes a new hobby they can share.
A Meaningful Symbol of Strength and Unity
The Chinese Elm symbolises:
Inner strength
Wisdom
Intuition
Enduring love
These qualities reflect the foundation of a lasting marriage. When you give this bonsai, you offer more than décor — you give a living symbol of resilience and partnership.
An Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Wedding Gift
Unlike cut flowers or short-lived gifts, this bonsai continues to live and grow for decades. Choosing a living tree makes this an environmentally conscious and sustainable wedding gift idea.
At Bonsai Direct, we grow and nurture our trees responsibly in our specialist UK nursery. We focus on long-term cultivation rather than mass production, ensuring quality, sustainability and health.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
With over 30 years of bonsai expertise, we prepare every tree carefully before dispatch. Our experienced team remains available to offer guidance whenever needed.
When you order from Bonsai Direct, you receive:
Free next working day delivery to most UK areas
The option to choose your preferred delivery date
Secure, careful packaging
A detailed care guide
Friendly, knowledgeable support
We deliver seven days a week, making wedding gifting reliable and stress-free.
A Unique and Impressive Wedding Gift Idea
This large 16-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai is an impressive, easy-care, comprehensive bonsai tree kit designed to stand out. It offers elegance, symbolism, sustainability and long-term meaning — everything a truly special wedding gift should represent.
| 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. |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Flowering/Fruiting | No |
| Age (years) | 12 |
| Height (cm) | 34 |
| Pot Size (cm) | 24 x 16 |
| Pot Colour | Blue |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Either - Protect from frost |
| Difficulty | Easy - Perfect Beginners Bonsai |
| 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 |
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.
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 |
📘 Printed care guide included with all orders.
🚚 All bonsai tree orders can be tracked and our couriers will notify you of your delivery slot.
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 |
🎥 Extra help & videos are available on our website.
✅ Every bonsai is checked, watered & securely packaged before dispatch.
All prices are inclusive of VAT at standard rate.



