Native to East Asia the Chinese Elm is one of the most popular bonsai trees, especially among beginners. These lovely semi-evergreen trees can grow up to 65 feet tall in their native habitat, but have been cultivated in miniature form for Bonsai for generations. It is an ideal choice for those just starting out because it is slow-growing and tolerant, the Chinese Elm allows beginners plenty of time and forgiveness to grow accustomed to bonsai care making it one of the most loved and most undemanding of miniature trees. Features beautiful, distinctive dark gray to reddish brown bark that turns fissure and corky when mature. It has a lovely branching shape with delicate, oval shaped toothed leaves that showcase a fresh green color and a delightfully tiny leaf. It has a highly predictable growth pattern, making it ideal for beginners who are just getting used to training Bonsai.
Each live plant is shipped with the Phytosanitary Certificate as required by the USDA.
Product Features
- SPECIES: The Chinese Elm has beautiful, distinctive dark gray to reddish brown bark that turns fissure and corky when mature. It has a lovely branching shape with delicate, oval shaped toothed leaves that showcase a fresh green color and a delightfully tiny leaf.
- SIZE: Your small bonsai comes in a 6″ container.
- AGE: This Chinese Elm Bonsai is 5 years old.
- CARE: Outdoor Care – Your order will be carefully wrapped in a custom designed corrugated carton and delivered with detailed care instructions.
- WARRANTY: Your bonsai tree has been grown in a state-of-the-art greenhouse under precisely controlled conditions to achieve optimum health. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your tree or with our service, please notify us within 30 days of receipt. We will correct the situation to your satisfaction.
The pot is nice, however First the Pros:Arrived fresh and very well packaged. The pot is nice, however, no where near what is pictured.Cons:The plant, including the container, with its feet, is 14″ tall – the tree itself barely measures 10″ to the top of the highest leaf.There are NO side branches, as shown in the picture. There is a clump of mostly very small dead twigs – less that 1/2″ long – where a branch should be.The trunk, which shown no taper, is…
Completely Satisfied First off guys I have to say. I have always wanted to have a Bonsai Tree in my life. It gives the office a certain aesthetic. It adds a bit of life to your life. So that being said I have to say. I was worried about ordering this though the mail. However, I must say that I am completely satisfied. The plant came healthy and alive. Soil was moist as if it had been watered. The leaves are nice and green very vibrant.I have had the Tree for 1 week now.I know the pictures…
Beautiful tree arrived covered in mites, could not save it