Tall Dwarf Jade & Informal Chinese Elm Pre-Bonsai Pair – Exact Trees Shown - Kit #5

Tall Dwarf Jade & Informal Chinese Elm Pre-Bonsai Pair – Exact Trees Shown

This pair has two very different personalities.

The Dwarf Jade is tall, upright, and already carrying a substantial trunk with branches positioned from the lower trunk all the way to the top. The Chinese Elm is shorter and wider, with a low trunk line, good movement, and several branches already moving in different directions.

Both trees are still in 6" grow pots, so you are buying the raw material before somebody else makes all the decisions. You can continue growing them, begin refining the branch structure, or eventually move them into bonsai pots once you know where you want to take them.

This exact pair was photographed on August 7, 2026. What you see is what you will receive.

The Dwarf Jade

This Dwarf Jade was started from a cutting approximately five years ago. It has a strong upright trunk, plenty of established branches, and healthy extension growth throughout the tree.

At approximately 15" tall from the soil to the apex, this is the taller tree in the pair. There is enough growth to begin shaping now, but it could also stay in the grow pot for another season if your goal is to continue thickening selected branches.

Dwarf Jade is our number-one-selling bonsai species. It is forgiving, responds quickly to pruning, and gives you plenty of opportunities to make adjustments as the tree develops.

The Chinese Elm

This imported Chinese Elm is approximately 8" tall from the soil to the apex. It has a compact trunk with strong movement and several established branches that already give the tree a clear framework.

The right side stretches outward while the upper growth provides several options for building the future canopy. This is the kind of pre-bonsai where removing the wrong branch too early would be a mistake. I would study it for a while, decide which trunk line and branches you want to emphasize, and then begin simplifying it.

The Elm is currently being maintained as a tropical tree. You can continue growing it that way. If you live in a northern state, you may eventually want to transition it to a cold-hardy seasonal cycle, but that should be done gradually and at the appropriate time of year.

Why This Pair Works

The Jade gives you a taller, heavier tree with succulent foliage and quick regrowth. The Elm gives you a shorter, more traditional deciduous structure with finer leaves and a completely different pruning challenge.

These are two of the most popular bonsai species we sell, but neither tree feels generic. One is upright and substantial. The other is compact, low, and full of design choices.

Pair Details

• Dwarf Jade Height: Approximately 15" from soil to apex
• Chinese Elm Height: Approximately 8" from soil to apex
• Containers: Both trees are planted in 6" nursery grow pots
• Dwarf Jade Origin: Started from a cutting approximately five years ago
• Chinese Elm Origin: Imported
• Photographed: August 7, 2026
• Ships From: Massachusetts
• Availability: Only six individually photographed pairs available

Shipping Expectations

Chinese Elms are known for shedding foliage during shipping and while adjusting to a new environment. Some trees may lose only a few leaves, while others may drop quite a bit. This is normal for the species and does not automatically mean the tree is unhealthy.

Once the Elm settles into appropriate light and growing conditions, it should begin producing fresh foliage. The Dwarf Jade generally handles shipping well, although minor changes in foliage are always possible.

What you see is what you will receive.

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.