Overall Height ~ 30cm Age: 8yrs

Wedding Anniversary Gift ~ Chinese Elm Bonsai

Price range: £46.99 through £52.98

SKU: ANNI1

Free Delivery by Friday 23rd October available

This bundle includes:

Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Standard Size 8 years

Heart-Shaped Happy Anniversary Air-Filled Balloon

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Drip Tray Options for Standard Pots

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A gorgeous anniversary gift featuring a twisty Chinese Elm bonsai tree, which can be grown indoors and outdoors and is perfect for beginners. Also included is an elegant anniversary balloon, creating a beautiful anniversary gift with a particularly special meaning. This unique and unusual gift idea not only brings a touch of nature into the recipients’ homes but also serves as an eco-friendly anniversary gift, showing care for the planet. It’s a living, growing symbol of the longevity and strength of a marriage, making it a truly special and heartfelt gesture for a memorable wedding anniversary. A drip tray can be added as an option extra, and gifting extras and care accessories are available once you add the bonsai to the basket. Add a gift message and choose your delivery date!

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xChinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Standard Size 8 years
  • 1xHeart-Shaped Happy Anniversary Air-Filled Balloon
  • 1xDrip Tray Options for Standard Pots
Description

 An Anniversary Gift That Grows With Love

Celebrate shared years with a living symbol of strength, patience, and beauty. This 8-year-old Twisty Chinese Elm bonsai from Bonsai Direct makes a meaningful anniversary gift that lasts far beyond the day itself. It arrives styled in an elegant blue ceramic pot and paired with an elegant, air-filled Happy Anniversary balloon. The tree you receive will be similar to the image, each one shaped by hand and time, just like a lasting relationship.

This bonsai carries character. Its gently twisting trunk tells a story of care and craftsmanship. Furthermore, its fine branches and delicate leaves soften the look. Together, they create a calm, romantic presence in any space.

Why This Chinese Elm Bonsai Is Perfect for an Anniversary

A Living Symbol of Commitment

The Chinese Elm, known botanically as Ulmus parvifolia, is prized for its resilience and grace. It responds beautifully to care and is great at adapting. It thrives with attention. That makes it a powerful anniversary gift.

At eight years old, this bonsai is already well established. It shows maturity without losing charm. Therefore, it feels meaningful from the moment it’s unwrapped.

You can also choose to add a practical drip tray. This optional extra protects surfaces and makes daily care even easier.

Expertly Grown by a Family-Run Bonsai Nursery

At Bonsai Direct, we grow and shape every tree with intention. We are a family-run nursery with decades of hands-on experience. Furthermore, we work sustainably, and are passionate about growing our bonsai in environmentally-friendly ways.. We grow for longevity, not shortcuts.

Each bonsai is carefully selected before dispatch. We focus on health, balance, and form. Your tree arrives ready to enjoy.

Easy Care Guide for Lasting Enjoyment

Position & Light

Place your Ulmus parvifolia in a bright spot with plenty of natural light. Avoid harsh midday sun behind glass.

Watering

Water when the top of the soil feels slightly dry. Water thoroughly. Let excess drain away. Never let the roots sit in water.

Feeding

Feed with a balanced bonsai fertiliser during the growing season. This keeps foliage healthy and vibrant.

Pruning

Light pruning helps maintain shape. Trim new growth regularly to encourage fine branching.

Indoor or Outdoor?

Chinese Elm bonsai adapt well. They enjoy fresh air in warmer months and a cool, bright indoor spot in winter.

A Thoughtful Anniversary Gift, Ready to Delight

This bonsai arrives gift-ready. The elegant blue pot adds calm sophistication. Moreover, the anniversary balloon adds joy. Together, they create a present that feels personal and heartfelt.

Give something that grows, something that lasts. Give an anniversary gift with meaning, from Bonsai Direct.

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Specification
Evergreen
Yes - If Grown Indoors
Flowering/Fruiting
No
Pot Size (cm)
15 x 10
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Either - Protect from extreme frostr
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 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.

Delivery

🌿 Delivery Options
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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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