Artistic Chinese Elm 42cm Description

The Chinese elm bonsai tree ‘Ulmus parvifolia’ is popular with beginners because it is very adaptable and tolerant of most conditions, as well as being easy to train and satisfying to prune. It is a semi-deciduous tree with small, slightly serrated leaves and dark grey bark.

This beautiful Chinese elm bonsai tree is standing at approximately 42cm tall in a blue ceramic glazed oriental pot with a depth of 19cm and width of 31cm. This Chinese elm features an elegantly curving trunk with exposed roots and gracefully balanced branches with full foliage.

Bonsai Dimensions	Pot Dimensions
Height: 42cm	Height: 7cm
Depth: 19cm	Depth: 14cm
Width: 31cm	Width: 23cm

Artistic Chinese Elm Placement

Chinese elm bonsai trees are one of the most popular varieties of bonsai as they can grow either indoors or outdoors.
If outdoors, the Chinese elm can be grown in full sun and/or partial shade and will drop its leaves in winter.
If kept indoors, choose a sunny windowsill that receives plenty of light. During winter, make sure that you keep it in a cool room away from central heating and it should hold some leaves.

Artistic Chinese Elm Watering and feeding

They must be watered generously as soon as the top inch of soil gets dry. Do not let the soil dry out fully and avoid constant wetness.
See our watering guide.
Only feed periodically during the growing season (March-Oct).

Artistic Chinese Elm Pruning and wiring

Chinese elms have an excellent twig structure and if pruned constantly will thicken quickly (ramification). They also grow fast and recover rapidly, making them the ideal pruning subject.
The Chinese elm is great for shaping with standard wiring.

Artistic Chinese Elm Repotting

Repot in early spring with a well-draining bonsai soil mix.

Find our repotting guide here.

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Please Note: measurements given are approximate. Depending on the season, the appearance of the tree may vary. The tree that you receive may differ in size and shape to the photo if it has grown or been pruned since.