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Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) (38)

Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 30cm
Age. 7yrs
Triple Bonsai Composition – A Chinese Elm Forest
Original price was: £99.99.Current price is: £76.99.
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 29cm
Age. 8yrs
Chinese Elm Bonsai Copse | Triple Bonsai Forest | DECEMBER SPECIAL
Original price was: £69.99 – £77.98Price range: £69.99 through £77.98.Current price is: £59.99 – £67.98Price range: £59.99 through £67.98.
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 43cm
Age. 15yrs
Ulmus Parvifolia Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree – Artistry in Botanical Form
£180.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 40cm
Age. 15yrs
Characteristic & Twisty Elm Bonsai – Unique Styling with Powerful Stature
£109.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 40cm
Age. 16yrs
Incredible Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree | Neat, Commanding Presence & Impressive Stature – Top Quality Bonsai
£250.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 51cm
Age. 24yrs
Phenomenal Impressive Chinese Elm Bonsai – An Extraordinary Indoor Specimen [Excellence Range]
£665.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 25cm
Age. 6yrs
Comprehensive Beginners Baby Bonsai Set
Rated 5 out of 5
£47.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 38cm
Age. 19yrs
Powerful Chinese Elm Bonsai with Exquisite Root Flare – Beginners Indoor Bonsai Sensation
£265.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 46cm
Age. 20yrs
Top Quality Large Chinese Elm Indoor Sabamiki Bonsai with Awesome Design – Excellence Range
£475.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 36cm
Age. 15yrs
Aged, Textured & Characteristic Chinese Elm Bonsai | Amazing Beginners Bonsai
£225.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 45cm
Age. 22yrs
Mature Bonsai Tree for Sale | Bonsai Chinese Elm Specimen
£450.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 25cm
Age. 6yrs
Exemplary Beginners Chinese Elm Starter Bonsai
Rated 5 out of 5
£34.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 39cm
Age. 18yrs
Cool Character Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree – Beautiful Shaping & Styling with Excellent Raised Roots
£350.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 50cm
Age. 20yrs
Spectacular Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree | Neat, Commanding Presence & Impressive Stature – 20 years
£450.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 38cm
Age. 20yrs
Spectacular Chinese Elm Bonsai Specimen – A Truly Sensational Beginners Indoor Tree | 20 years old
£500.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 41cm
Age. 18yrs
Spectacular Chinese Elm Bonsai Specimen – A Truly Sensational Beginners Tree
£399.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 60cm
Age. 35yrs
Outstanding Specimen | Extra-Large Beginners Bonsai – Excellent Representation of Woodland Tree
£899.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 34cm
Age. 13yrs
Graceful Indoor Chinese Elm Bonsai with Beautiful Twisty Trunk
£125.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 55cm
Age. 23yrs
Elegant Chinese Elm Indoor Bonsai – Balanced Canopy and Dramatic Twisty Trunk
£549.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 56cm
Age. 28yrs
Phenomenal 28 year Extra-Large Statement Indoor Specimen Chinese Elm Bonsai – Outstanding!
£750.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 50cm
Age. 20yrs
Phenomenal Chinese Elm Indoor Bonsai Tree | Elegant & Prestige
£695.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 61cm
Age. 25yrs
Captivating Extra-Large & Impressive Chinese Elm Indoor Bonsai – Powerful Easy Care Bonsai
£850.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 65cm
Age. 23yrs
Phenomenal Chinese Elm Indoor Bonsai Tree with Amazing S-Shaped trunk
£850.00

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Jim Skopi

Gift for my wife she is absolutely delighted with it. It arrived beautifully packaged and now has pride of place

Larger Twisty Chinese Elm (Zelkova) Bonsai tree - Perfect Beginners Species | BLACK FRIDAY BARGAIN

Larger Twisty Chinese Elm (Zelkova) Bonsai tree - Perfect Beginners Species | BLACK FRIDAY BARGAIN

Robert Griffiths

As ever, perfect trees, perfectly packed. An absolute joy.

Uniquely Styled Chinese Elm Indoor Bonsai with Lush Foliage in Cream Pot | BLACK FRIDAY BONSAI BARGAIN

Uniquely Styled Chinese Elm Indoor Bonsai with Lush Foliage in Cream Pot | BLACK FRIDAY BONSAI BARGAIN

Scott Bowden

Lovely Chinese Elm in great condition with super fast delivery.

Indoor Bonsai Chinese Elm Set 1 (IDCE10) - Larger Size

Mature Indoor Bonsai Chinese Elm Set (16 years) - Larger Size

Anna Budrewicz Derbyshire

Came in very well wrapped and in immaculate condition. Beautiful tree! Fantastic for beginners with care leaflet.

Larger Twisty Chinese Elm (Zelkova) Bonsai tree - Perfect Beginners Species | BLACK FRIDAY BARGAIN

Larger Twisty Chinese Elm (Zelkova) Bonsai tree - Perfect Beginners Species | BLACK FRIDAY BARGAIN

Nicholas Bodman

Brilliant service highly recommend Bonsai Direct 👍

Twisty Ulmus parvifolia Chinese Elm Beginners Indoor Bonsai | Flaky Bark | BLACK FRIDAY BARGAIN

Twisty Ulmus parvifolia Chinese Elm Beginners Indoor Bonsai | Flaky Bark | BLACK FRIDAY BARGAIN

David Wallace

Fantastic bonsai and support service. Highly recommended

Excellent Chinese Elm bonsai tree

An Exceptional 12-Year-Old Chinese Elm Bonsai | Strong Design with Accentuated Twists

Jamie Ramage

After a few months of obsessing over them, I purchased my first Bonsai from Bonsai Direct and it just arrived this evening. Could not be happier, I ordered Saturday delivery and was worried I wouldn’t get it on time with the recent storm hitting the UK but it came fine and in exceptional packaging to keep it safe. The tree and service exceeded all expectations. Would not go anywhere else now as Bonsai Direct has set the bar very high. Thank You, I look forward to my next purchase which I know is going to be very soon!

Special Offer Beginners Indoor Bonsai ~ Chinese Elm 12 years old

Special Offer Beginners Indoor Bonsai ~ Chinese Elm 12 years old

Diana stoica

I recently bought this bonsai and is much beautiful that I expected. The delivery what was smooth and they did exactly as I told them. I am very pleased with purchase and I highly recommend it !! I bought is as a gift 🎁

Tall & twisty Chinese Elm Bonsai tree for sale UK

Chinese Elm Indoor Bonsai Tree with Captivating Root Exposure

Rusty E

Just had it delivered and it looks like a very healthy tree. It arrived very well packaged, with clear instructions

Special Offer Indoor Bonsai ~ Chinese Elm (IDCE7)

Special Offer 8 year old Twisty S-Shaped Indoor Bonsai ~ Chinese Elm - Beginner's Favourite

About the Chinese Elm

Chinese Elm Bonsai (Ulmus parvifolia / Zelkova bonsai tree) or Lacebark Elms as they are commonly known, originate from eastern Asia. This beautiful tree is extremely well regarded as being one of the best indoor bonsai varieties.
It is a fast growing bonsai so produces lovely dense and compact foliage pads, so typical of the informal upright bonsai style. It is a very tolerant bonsai species and fairly adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions.
If you are looking for an indoor bonsai which is very natural in appearance, with a lovely twiggy structure and true tree-like form this would be our recommendation.
A fabulous beginners bonsai with outstanding proportions and very pretty naturally small serrated leaves.
All our bonsai are supplied with full care instructions.
This variety is evergreen when grown indoors (although you may get a little seasonal leaf drop).
In mild climates, it can also be grown outdoors, but it will then revert to being deciduous.
Known as ‘The tree of harmony’, the Elm symbolises inner strength, intuition and wisdom.
A beautiful bonsai which signifies love, balance, calm and a peaceful energy.

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Chinese Elm Bonsai - Expert Overview by Lloyd Noall

Value for Money: Rated 5 out of 5
Easy to Grow: Rated 5 out of 5
Styling: Rated 4 out of 5
Sturdiness: Rated 4 out of 5
Seasonal Variation: Rated 3 out of 5

Our bonsai expert Lloyd Noall has been growing bonsai for approximately 4 decades. He is a leading authority on growing both indoor & outdoor varieties. We ask his opinion on our top selling Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) bonsai tree species. It can sometimes be referred to as a Lacebark Elm or Zelcova seratta.

“In my opinion the Chinese Elm is the very best representation of a woodland tree”. This easy-care variety has naturally small bright green leaves and beautiful character throughout. It is an ideal starter bonsai for beginners and is perfect for learning pruning and wiring techniques.

“This species is native to China, India, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and south-east Asia. It is relatively fast growing and responds well to pruning, forming well ramified foliage pads. Pruning the tips of the Chinese Elm shoots encourages Back budding”, where new leaves emerge further down the branches forming dense, compact branches with a neat habit.

The Chinese Elm is a fairly hardy species. Usually grown indoors but grows well outside all year round. “I would advise that you protect your Chinese Elm bonsai from extended periods of freezing, by putting in an unheated shed, glasshouse or cool room”.

In Chinese culture, the Chinese Elm is a symbol of longevity and resilience, often planted to honour ancestors. “Its graceful shape and beautiful leaves make it a favoured choice for growing as a bonsai”, representing inner strength, intuition, wisdom, and love.

“Interestingly, the Chinese Elm bonsai is evergreen when grown indoors. It may have a little leaf drop when it re-acclimatises to its new location or when the seasons change at the end of summer and end of winter. When grown outdoors it will be semi-evergreen or deciduous depending upon the severity of the winter”. It is one of the cold-hardiest of the Chinese bonsai species.

Lloyd with his spring collection of bonsai trees

Lloyd has decades of experience in the art of bonsai and is the founder of Bonsai Direct. He started selling bonsai trees commercially in 1995, nearly 30 years ago.

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