The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is a cold-hardy, semi-evergreen tree — it may drop its leaves in colder climates in the fall, yet often holds them indoors. With lovely fine serrated foliage and beautiful fall color in cooler climates, it is one of the most rewarding and forgiving species in bonsai.
One-of-a-kind tree: the bonsai pictured is the exact tree you will receive, professionally styled by the Bonsai Bar team and planted in an 8" glazed rectangle pot by Willow.
If you have any questions about your tree, reach out to us for a Treeiage call and our horticulture team is happy to help.
Shipping & Arrival
To ensure safe delivery, we prefer to ship trees between Monday and Wednesday at the latest, so your bonsai is never caught in an accidental weekend delay. Some leaf drop during shipment is completely normal. If leaves drop in transit, place your tree in a very sunny spot and water only once the topsoil has dried out — take care not to overwater while the tree has few or no leaves.
Care Guide
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Light: Full to partial sun
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Placement: Indoor or outdoor
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Water: Water as needed — don't let the soil dry out
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Fertilizer: Moderate feeding through the growing season
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Hardiness: Cold hardy, USDA Zones 5–9
Specifications
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Botanical name: Ulmus parvifolia
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Plant characteristics: Evergreen, small leaf
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Tree dimensions: approx. 9" × 9" × 12"
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Pot: 8" glazed rectangle pot by Willow
