Imported Chinese Elm Bonsai with Serpentine Trunk Movement
This imported Chinese Elm has a really nice flowing trunk line and a clean, finished look in its glazed Yixing pot.
The trunk is what gives this tree its personality. It rises from the pot with visible root character at the base, then moves upward in a soft serpentine curve. The movement is graceful without feeling forced, and it gives the tree a taller, more elegant presence.
The branch structure is already started throughout the tree, with pads positioned at different levels. The foliage has been kept open enough that you can still see the trunk and branching, which makes this a fun tree to continue refining. As the foliage fills in with regular pruning, the branch pads should become tighter and more defined.
The base has nice character, with exposed surface roots gripping into the soil and adding age to the lower trunk. The pale bark, small green leaves, and curved trunk all work together to give this elm a classic bonsai feel.
It is planted in a 12" glazed Yixing ceramic pot with a teal finish. The pot color gives the tree a fresh, polished presentation and pairs nicely with the green foliage and pale trunk.
Why We Like This Tree
- The trunk movement: The serpentine trunk gives the tree a graceful, flowing shape.
- The root character: Exposed surface roots add interest at the base and help ground the tree in the pot.
- The branch structure: Branches are already placed throughout the tree for continued refinement.
- The foliage: Small Chinese Elm leaves help keep the tree in scale.
- The pot: The teal glazed Yixing ceramic pot gives the tree a clean, attractive finish.
Tree Details
- Species: Chinese Elm
- Origin: Imported
- Style: Informal upright bonsai with serpentine trunk movement
- Height: 19" from table to apex
- Spread: 14"
- Pot: 12" glazed Yixing ceramic pot
- Ships From: Our Florida nursery
Care Notes
Chinese Elm is a strong and forgiving bonsai species. 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 the branches fill in, tighten up, and develop better ramification over time.
Shipping Information
This imported Chinese Elm ships from our Florida nursery. We carefully pack each bonsai to help protect the pot, trunk, branches, foliage, and root structure 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.
