Chinese Elm 'Ulmus Parvifolia'
A Beginner-Friendly Classic
The Chinese Elm is one of the most beloved bonsai for good reason. With its graceful S-curve trunk, fine branching, and tiny serrated leaves, this tree brings elegance and charm right out of the box. Its steady, predictable growth makes it a favorite for anyone learning the art of wiring and pruning.
What’s Inside the Bundle
We’ve included everything you need to start your bonsai journey with confidence:
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5-Year-Old Chinese Elm in a glazed pot (pot colors will vary)
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Precision shears & training wire for shaping and styling
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Two care solutions (fertilizer + health tonic) to keep your tree thriving
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Drip/humidity tray to protect surfaces and add moisture
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“Survival Guide” booklet with expert tips from NEBG
Why You’ll Love It
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Easygoing and forgiving, so great for beginners
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Can be enjoyed indoors (with good light) or outdoors in Zones 5A–9B
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Ready to display and train from day one
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A living, growing piece of art that evolves with your care
Start Your Bonsai Adventure
Whether this is your first tree or a thoughtful gift, the Chinese Elm Starter Bundle makes it simple to bring the joy of bonsai into everyday life.
Please Note: The Chinese Elm is awesome and you're going to love it, BUT, it does go SEMI-DORMANT during the Winter, so just be prepared for 60-80% leaf loss. Don't worry, they'll come back. They always do.
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.
