Price range: £59.99 through £64.99
Celebrate the season with our Christmas Chinese Elm Bonsai Kit — a festive, meaningful gift for anyone who loves nature, décor, or thoughtful surprises. Each kit features a beautifully shaped Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia), carefully selected so every tree has its own unique character. Standing approximately 15–30 cm tall, your bonsai arrives planted in a 15 cm glazed ceramic pot in a rich, winter-blue finish.
Chinese Elms are cherished by both beginners and seasoned bonsai enthusiasts for their resilience, elegant branching, and adaptable nature. With fine, delicate leaves and a naturally graceful form, they offer year-round charm, and during the holidays, they transform into a living miniature Christmas tree.
This special edition kit includes festive touches such as colourful mini baubles, warm white string lights, and gold tinsel, allowing you to decorate your bonsai and bring seasonal cheer to any space. It’s a gift that feels personal, magical, and continues to grow long after the holidays are over.
Chinese Elm Bonsai (Ulmus parvifolia) – A beautifully shaped, approx. 7-year-old bonsai with fresh seasonal foliage.
Glazed Ceramic Pot – A deep blue, finely glazed ceramic pot (approx. 15 cm width) that complements the tree.
Matching Drip Tray – A coordinated ceramic tray to protect surfaces and enhance presentation.
Festive “Ho Ho Ho” Gift Card – A bright red card for gifting, adding a warm seasonal touch.
Bonsai Pruning Scissors – Traditional black-steel pruning scissors—ideal for maintaining shape and trimming new growth.
Liquid Bonsai Feed (100 ml) – A supply of balanced nutrients to support healthy growth.
Hanging Mini Bauble Set – A set of 5 colourful miniature ornaments for decorating your bonsai during the festive season.
String Lights – A compact warm-white string light to illuminate the tree (as shown).
Gold Tinsel – A festive decorative trim around the base of the bonsai for a cheerful holiday finish.
Bonsai Care Guide – Clear step-by-step instructions for watering, feeding, pruning, and placement.
Tree Height: approx. 15–30 cm (varies naturally with pruning and season)
Pot Width: 15 cm
Pot Height/Depth: H: 6 cm | D: 10 cm | W: 15 cm
Please note: each bonsai is unique. Shape, branching, and foliage density may vary slightly from the image.
Festive & joyful: Mini ornaments and warm lights instantly transform the bonsai into a holiday centrepiece.
Unique and personal: Each tree has its own character, no two are the same.
Beginner-friendly: Simple tools and a helpful care guide make it suitable even for first-time bonsai owners.
A living, evolving gift: This bonsai continues to grow and bring joy long after the festive season ends.
Place your Chinese Elm on a bright windowsill in a cool room, away from direct heat sources. While it can live indoors year-round, moving it outside during warm summer months can promote stronger growth and overall health. Chinese Elms grown indoors year-round gradually adapt to their environment and may retain their foliage throughout the year. Over time, they adjust to the stable indoor conditions and often reduce their leaf-drop cycle in the winter.
Chinese Elms can be kept outdoors year-round and are hardy enough to tolerate light frosts. In colder climates or during severe frost, move the tree to a protected, frost-free area such as an unheated greenhouse, cold frame, or bring it indoors. If kept outdoors through winter, it may lose its leaves but will regrow them in spring.
No strict schedule—watering needs vary based on climate, soil, airflow, and pot size.
We recommend using the submersion method. Visit our blog page for full instructions.
Indoors – Feed weekly or fortnightly from March to October with Bonsai Focus Fertiliser (2 ml per litre of water). Add directly to the water during submersion.
Outdoors – Use Naruko Slow Release Fertiliser, either sprinkled on the soil or placed in a fertiliser baskets.
Regular pruning keeps your bonsai healthy, compact, and aesthetically pleasing. During the growing season (March–September), trim back new shoots once they grow beyond 3–4 leaves, leaving the two closest leaves intact.
Wiring is best done during late autumn, when the tree’s growth naturally slows. Use wire that is approximately the same thickness as the branch. This helps gently shape and refine your bonsai’s structure over time.
Find our Pruning and Wiring services here.
Repot in early spring with a well-draining bonsai soil mix.
Find our repotting services here.
For more information about Chinese elms please visit our blogs page.
UK Delivery: FREE next working day to most addresses (carefully packed for safe transit).
Return / Guarantee: Please refer to Miyagi Bonsai’s delivery & returns policy.
Note: We do not ship images — your bonsai may vary slightly in shape, branch layout, and foliage based on recent trimming or growth.
