16th, 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th or 80th Significant Birthday Bonsai Gift

Name: 16th, 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th or 80th Significant Birthday Bonsai Gift
Brand: Bonsai Direct
SKU: Special Birthday Bonsai 2
Availability: InStock

Product Code: Special Birthday Bonsai 2

Price range: £49.99 through £52.98

Celebrate a significant birthday with this elegant 8-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai, complete with a blue ceramic pot, drip tray and personalised milestone tag. Symbolising love, wisdom and inner strength, it makes a thoughtful gift for ages 16–80. It’s easy to care for and ideal for beginners. Choose your preferred delivery date or enjoy free next working day delivery. Grown with care by Bonsai Direct, the UK’s leading online bonsai specialist.

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Significant Birthday Bonsai Gift | A Beautiful & Meaningful Indoor Tree for Milestone Moments

A Special Bonsai for Life’s Most Significant Birthdays

If you’re searching for a truly meaningful significant birthday gift, this charming Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) makes a wonderful choice. This 8-year-old indoor bonsai arrives in a blue ceramic pot with a drip tray, offering an elegant and ready-to-display present. You can personalise the gift by selecting a wooden milestone tag for ages 16th–80th, or choose a blue or pink “Happy Birthday” balloon for a classic celebration.

A Tree Filled with Meaning & Character

The Chinese Elm has a lovely twisty S-shaped trunk with gently flowing movement, giving it a natural woodland feel. Its small leaves make it an excellent miniature representation of a forest tree. Moreover, it symbolises love, wisdom, inner strength and intuition, making it especially suited to milestone occasions.

This variety is evergreen indoors, so it keeps its fresh green colour all year. If placed outdoors, it may behave as semi-evergreen or deciduous, so we recommend protecting it from harsh weather.

Easy for Beginners – Includes a Clear Care Guide

We include a free, easy-to-follow care booklet that explains everything from watering to positioning. The guide also highlights the tree’s symbolism, making the gift even more special. Beginners find Chinese Elms rewarding because they respond well to care and produce graceful, twiggy growth.

Fast & Flexible Delivery Options

We offer FREE next working day delivery to England, Wales and Southern Scotland when you order before 3:30 pm. You may also select your preferred delivery date at checkout.
Weekend delivery (Saturday or Sunday) or premium morning delivery costs £8.99.

For the Scottish Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland, delivery takes 1–2 working days with a £7.99 surcharge. You can still choose your preferred delivery date during checkout.

Why Choose Bonsai Direct

Buying from Bonsai Direct means shopping with the UK’s trusted online bonsai specialist nursery. Our family team grows, shapes and nurtures every tree with care, ensuring you receive a healthy, beautifully styled bonsai ready to enjoy.

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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.
Evergreen	Yes
Flowering/Fruiting	No
Age (years)	8
Height (cm)	30
Pot Size (cm)	15 x 10
Pot Colour	Blue
Indoor/Outdoor	Either - Protect from hard frosts
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

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