Miniature Chinese Elm Christmas Bonsai – Brings Joy and Happiness
Product Code: Christmas72
£39.99
This miniature indoor Chinese Elm bonsai is a wonderful Xmas gift idea—easy to care for, beautifully presented, symbolic and full of festive charm. Comes complete with pot, tray, snowman tag and care guide. Free next-day UK delivery and optional gift-wrap extras available.
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- 1x Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Orchard Style Indoor Bonsai
- 1x Small Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray
- 1x Wooden Tag -Merry Christmas Snowman
Miniature Indoor Beginner Christmas Bonsai – A Delightful & Meaningful Xmas Gift Idea
If you’re searching for unique and meaningful Xmas gift ideas, this charming miniature Chinese Elm bonsai is a wonderful choice. Styled in the classic broom shape and potted in a mid-blue ceramic pot, this 6-year-old indoor bonsai offers beauty, symbolism and simplicity—ideal for beginners and plant lovers alike.
Please note: This is a generic photograph. Your bonsai will look very similar in size, quality and style, but each tree has its own natural character.
This petite Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) features a straight upright trunk with a strong base, tapering gracefully towards a rounded crown of dense foliage. Its small, glossy serrated leaves create a vibrant “mini woodland tree” look, staying in leaf all year when grown indoors. A truly heartwarming gift for Christmas.
Symbolising inner strength, intuition, wisdom and love, the Chinese Elm brings emotional meaning to your Xmas gifting—perfect for friends, family and Secret Santa surprises.
What’s Included – A Perfect Xmas Gift Bundle
6-year-old miniature Chinese Elm indoor bonsai
Mid-blue ceramic pot
Dark-coloured humidity/drip tray
Wooden hanging “Merry Christmas” snowman tag
FREE printed care leaflet
Optional add-ons: fertiliser, scissors, balloons, gift wrap, personalised tags
This complete bundle makes an effortless and thoughtful Xmas gift idea for all skill levels.
Simple Care for Christmas & Beyond
Position: Indoors with bright daylight
Watering: Keep soil damp to the touch (not dry, not soggy)
Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly to encourage fresh new growth
Pruning: Trim lightly to maintain the rounded canopy
Misting: Occasional misting keeps the leaves healthy
Temperature: Stable room temperature; avoid radiators and draughts
A full care guide is included for confident, easy success—ideal for beginners.
Fast Delivery for Last-Minute Xmas Gift Ideas
Enjoy FREE next working day delivery to most UK addresses.
At checkout, you can also:
Schedule your preferred Christmas delivery date
Choose premium weekend or morning delivery (small surcharge)
Pre-order to guarantee Xmas arrival
Deliveries to Highlands, Islands & Northern Ireland take two working days with a small fee.
Once the bonsai is added to your basket, you’ll see gift wrap, cards, balloons and care extras—making personalisation effortless.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
As a trusted, professional family-run bonsai nursery, we grow each tree with expertise, care and sustainable practices. We provide excellent customer service, detailed care guides, and reliable, safe delivery—ensuring every Christmas bonsai gift arrives beautifully and thrives long-term.
| Species | 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. |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Flowering/Fruiting | No |
| Age (years) | 6 |
| Height (cm) | 26 |
| Pot Size (cm) | 15 x 10 |
| Pot Colour | Blue |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Either - Protect from extreme frost |
| 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 |
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.
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 |
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✅ Every bonsai is checked, watered & securely packaged before dispatch.
All prices are inclusive of VAT at standard rate.



