Chinese Elm Pre Bonsai

Chinese elm shohin 5 pot.

Chinese elm pre bonsai. It is 4 years old and was dug from the ground and potted this spring. The trees arrived without branches and they ve been growing in bonsai pots ever since. We ve been wholesaling and retailing bonsai since 1987. Chinese elm trees start easily from seed but require a 24 hour soaking period in a dish of lukewarm or room temperature water.

These lovely semi evergreen trees can grow up to 65 feet tall in their native habitat but have been cultivated in miniature form for bonsai for generations. It has a moderate growth rate and likes a sunny exposure. Cold hardy tree zones 5 9. Elm bonsai tree with the trunk capable of growing to four feet or more in diameter.

Prune train and repot the bonsai only as needed. Nice fall interest and lovely serrated foliage. Image above is a sample picture from our nursery stock. The tree is 10 inches tall with a trunk that is 1 inch thick right above the roots.

Leaves are 1 5 to 4 inches long turning a brilliant yellow orange or burnt umber in the fall. Home pre bonsai trees. Water as needed don t let the soil dry out. Chinese elm is a deciduous tree that is cold hardy.

Add to cart details. Chinese elm bonsai trees. It s hardiness makes it a good choice for taking care of both indoors and outdoors. Chinese elm cascade 1 gallon pot 200 00.

Branches are more numerous and smaller in diameter than american elm. The tree s most notable characteristics are its thick trunk development and textured leaves. Chinese elm ulmus parvifolia bonsai seeds 50 70 germination rate quantity. Sort by default order.

Native to east asia the chinese elm is one of the most popular bonsai trees especially among beginners. 10 seeds germination instructions for chinese elm seeds. Chinese elm larger imports 300 00. The chinese elm ulmus parvifolia also known as the lacebark elm is among most readily available and most forgiving bonsai trees to work with making it a great choice for beginners.

It is an ideal choice for those just starting out because it is slow growing and tolerant the chinese elm allows beginners plenty of time and forgiveness to grow accustomed to bonsai care making it one of the most loved and most. Chinese elm likes full partial sun and moderate water and fertilizer. These trees were imported from china 10 years ago as little stumps. Sort by default order.

This tree has been popular over the year for bonsai training due to its characteristics. Bonsai nurseries in the nation. To care for it properly keep the tree warm and the soil moist. The trunk of this tree is thick cracked type with a dark gray color mixed with cream and red coloring.

Chinese elm is native in the areas of east asia and can grow up to 60 feet in its natural environment. I removed about a foot of new spring growth.