Ulmus parvifolia "Rough Bark", Chinese elm (R007) Pre-Bonsai
Species description: Chinese elm are native to eastern Asia where they grow near Japanese maple and trident maple and are as renowned as those classic bonsai species. Chinese elm respond incredibly well to root and branch bonsai techniques. It is possible to grow an entire ramified branch on a Chinese elm in one season. This makes them very friendly for the beginner artist. This species has some of the smallest leaves of any classic bonsai tree. This particular variety, quickly grows a rugged bark on contrasting grays and browns.
Specimen description: Styled as a naturalistic elm, this tree already shows great promise to be a beautiful bonsai. It has a nearly perfect radial nebari and excellent branch placement with a level of ramification. The nebari has been worked three times and the branches have been cut back five times. The lower branches can be used to either grow out as sacrifice branches for developing taper, or used as low branches for a smaller size tree. This tree was originally designed to be a medium bonsai but the abundance of branches give the option for a smaller size. This tree ships dormant. Oregon and Washington state customers, please read our shipping policies.
USDA zones: 5-9
Light requirements: Full sun, can tolerate some shade
Watering requirements: Keep moist, do not allow to dry out
*For additional care, visit our Care Sheets tab
Species description: Chinese elm are native to eastern Asia where they grow near Japanese maple and trident maple and are as renowned as those classic bonsai species. Chinese elm respond incredibly well to root and branch bonsai techniques. It is possible to grow an entire ramified branch on a Chinese elm in one season. This makes them very friendly for the beginner artist. This species has some of the smallest leaves of any classic bonsai tree. This particular variety, quickly grows a rugged bark on contrasting grays and browns.
Specimen description: Styled as a naturalistic elm, this tree already shows great promise to be a beautiful bonsai. It has a nearly perfect radial nebari and excellent branch placement with a level of ramification. The nebari has been worked three times and the branches have been cut back five times. The lower branches can be used to either grow out as sacrifice branches for developing taper, or used as low branches for a smaller size tree. This tree was originally designed to be a medium bonsai but the abundance of branches give the option for a smaller size. This tree ships dormant. Oregon and Washington state customers, please read our shipping policies.
USDA zones: 5-9
Light requirements: Full sun, can tolerate some shade
Watering requirements: Keep moist, do not allow to dry out
*For additional care, visit our Care Sheets tab
Species description: Chinese elm are native to eastern Asia where they grow near Japanese maple and trident maple and are as renowned as those classic bonsai species. Chinese elm respond incredibly well to root and branch bonsai techniques. It is possible to grow an entire ramified branch on a Chinese elm in one season. This makes them very friendly for the beginner artist. This species has some of the smallest leaves of any classic bonsai tree. This particular variety, quickly grows a rugged bark on contrasting grays and browns.
Specimen description: Styled as a naturalistic elm, this tree already shows great promise to be a beautiful bonsai. It has a nearly perfect radial nebari and excellent branch placement with a level of ramification. The nebari has been worked three times and the branches have been cut back five times. The lower branches can be used to either grow out as sacrifice branches for developing taper, or used as low branches for a smaller size tree. This tree was originally designed to be a medium bonsai but the abundance of branches give the option for a smaller size. This tree ships dormant. Oregon and Washington state customers, please read our shipping policies.
USDA zones: 5-9
Light requirements: Full sun, can tolerate some shade
Watering requirements: Keep moist, do not allow to dry out
*For additional care, visit our Care Sheets tab