Chinese Elm Bonsai with Curved Trunk in Light Blue Glazed Yixing Pot
This Chinese Elm has a nice, easy-to-enjoy bonsai shape with good trunk movement, established branching, and a clean glazed pot that gives it a finished look.
The trunk has a natural curve as it rises from the soil, then moves into a set of layered branches and foliage pads. It has a softer, more informal feel instead of being stiff or overly symmetrical. The lower trunk has some age and texture, while the upper structure gives the tree a classic Chinese Elm bonsai silhouette.
The branching is already in place, with pads arranged around the tree at different levels. It has recently been cleaned up and pruned, so the structure is visible and the next owner can continue building density through regular trimming. Chinese Elms respond very well to pruning, so this tree should continue to fill in nicely with time and care.
The tree is planted in a 9" glazed Yixing ceramic pot with a light blue finish. The pot color works well with the pale trunk and small green leaves, giving the bonsai a bright, clean presentation without distracting from the tree itself.
Why We Like This Tree
- The trunk movement: The curved trunk gives the tree a more natural and interesting shape.
- The branch structure: The branches are already placed in layers, giving the tree a clear bonsai form.
- The foliage: Small green Chinese Elm leaves help keep the tree in scale.
- The pot: The light blue glazed Yixing pot gives the tree a clean, finished look.
- The future potential: With regular pruning, the pads should continue to tighten and develop nicely.
Tree Details
- Species: Chinese Elm
- Style: Informal upright bonsai with curved trunk movement
- Height: 19" from table to apex
- Spread: 15"
- Pot: 9" glazed Yixing ceramic pot
- Ships From: Our Florida nursery
Care Notes
Chinese Elm is a strong and forgiving bonsai species, which is one reason it remains so popular. It likes bright light and should be watered when the soil begins to dry slightly. Do not let the tree completely dry out.
In warm climates, Chinese Elm can be grown outdoors most or all of the year. In colder areas, it should be protected from freezing temperatures and overwintered appropriately. Regular pruning will help maintain the shape and encourage denser foliage pads over time.
Shipping Information
This Chinese Elm ships from our Florida nursery. We carefully pack each bonsai to help protect the pot, trunk, branches, and foliage during transit.
Please note: This is the exact tree shown in the photos.
Please Note
- All trees are sold as-is.
- All sales are final – no refunds, returns, or exchanges.
- Once the tree leaves our nursery, care is your responsibility.
- Have questions? Just reach out—we’re happy to help.
Learning Resources and Bonsai Tree Care Guides:
Bonsai trees are not all the same - and neither is their care. Read our specific care sheets for individual bonsai species. Read the Bonsai Care Guides
Shipping Bonsai Trees:
Bonsai trees are generally shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid having them stay in the boxes for any extra time over the weekends.
Shipping Non-Tree Items
All non-bonsai items such as bonsai pots and bonsai supplies are shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment. Most orders are shipped either the same day or the next day, depending on the time of day the order is received.
Important Guidelines:
** We cannot ship to a FPO, APO, P.O. Box or to locations in Alaska, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere internationally.
** All Bonsai are shipped direct from the nursery and may ship separately from other items purchased via the Bonsai Outlet.
** If extreme weather is expected, we may delay shipping your Bonsai tree to guarantee a healthy arrival; in such a case we will contact you. We are shipping living trees and must be conscious of the temperature conditions to the delivery address, as well as, while in transit. That said, we reserve the right to hold the tree(s) to guarantee a healthy delivery. We will Hold Your Tree Until It is Safe to Ship.
