Serpentine shaped Chinese Elm bonsai tree for sale UK

Characteristic & Twisty Elm Bonsai – Unique Styling with Powerful Stature

Name: Characteristic &amp; Twisty Elm Bonsai - Unique Styling with Powerful Stature
Brand: Bonsai Direct
SKU: PE168
Availability: InStock

Product Code: PE168

£109.99

Unique Chinese Elm Bonsai | Serpentine Movement and Eye-Catching Features

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This stylish bonsai is from our premium collection, a Chinese Elm indoor bonsai which has been meticulously nurtured and styled for over 15 years. This extraordinary bonsai has undergone an extensive shaping process, resulting in remarkable and distinctive features that set it apart. The exposed roots are commanding and create a link between the tree and the pot.

At the heart of this bonsai lies its aged trunk, with beautiful twists and curves. This beautiful shape is complemented by well positioned branches that create an open structure with lush green leaves wrapped around the branches.

The Chinese Elm is known for its ease of care, making it an ideal choice for those new to the art of bonsai.

This living artwork is potted in a cream banded ceramic pot, accompanied by a matching ceramic drip tray. A variety of bonsai with a deep connection to life which symbolises wisdom and love.

Please note, the pot has a blemish along the top of the pot which doesn’t affect the integrity of the pot – we have reflected this in the price.

FREE next working day delivery is available on all bonsai to most regions of the UK, or you can opt for your preferred delivery date at checkout. Enhance your gift with optional extras such as gift wrap, balloons, and personalised hanging tags, available when you add the bonsai to your basket. Each bonsai comes complete with a FREE care guide, offering valuable tips, general variety information, and insights into its symbolism.

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Description

Stunning Twisty Elm Bonsai Tree – Exceptional Style and Shape

This stunning indoor twisty Elm bonsai has a unique structure with lush foliage pads. The Chinese Elm species of bonsai is also known as Ulmus parvifolia. Meticulously nurtured and styled for over 15 years, this bonsai has achieved remarkable shaping and distinctive features.

The feature aged trunk is truly sublime and extremely artistic. The trunk exhibits a serpentine-style shape, while well positioned branches form an open canopy. Delicate green leaves form neat and compact branches, resulting in a fantastic canopy. This bonsai is favoured by beginners for its easy care requirements and pretty form. The exposed roots are strong and create a link between the tree and the pot.

It is potted into a cream banded ceramic pot, complemented by a matching ceramic drip tray. The Chinese Elm signifies inner strength, intuition, wisdom, and love. This makes it a unique and eco-friendly, naturally green gift idea that is sure to delight for a special birthday or anniversary.

Easy Variety of Beginners

Caring for a Chinese Elm bonsai is easy. Place it in a bright spot with indirect sunlight, ensuring it does not get too hot in mid summer. Keep the soil damp to the touch. Prune regularly to maintain its shape and encourage new growth. We recommend feeding your bonsai weekly with Bonsai Direct fertiliser.

Great Delivery Options for your Convenience

We offer FREE next working day on all bonsai to most regions of the UK. Alternatively, you can choose your preferred delivery date at the checkout. We also offer weekend delivery to most areas for a small surcharge. You have the option to add any gifting extras including gift wrap, balloons, and personalised hanging tags once you add the bonsai to the basket. You will also receive a care guide with tips, general variety information and symbolism with each bonsai.

Please note, the pot has a blemish along the top of the pot which doesn’t affect the integrity of the pot – we have reflected this in the price.

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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.
Age (years)	15
Height (cm)	40

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

Characteristic & Twisty Elm Bonsai – Unique Styling with Powerful Stature

Product Code: PE168

Unique Chinese Elm Bonsai | Serpentine Movement and Eye-Catching Features

Stunning Twisty Elm Bonsai Tree – Exceptional Style and Shape

Easy Variety of Beginners

Great Delivery Options for your Convenience

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