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Chinese elm bonsai — established

Ulmus parvifolia

R1,950.00

Classic outdoor bonsai with fine branching and small leaves, trained over several years and supplied in a bonsai pot.

  • Supplied asTrained bonsai

Representative photo of the species — not the individual plant you will receive. Photo: Sailko, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Description

Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese elm) is one of the most popular bonsai species: it has small leaves, develops fine branching and responds well to pruning. It is a robust outdoor tree that grows well in most South African climates.

Supplied as an established, trained bonsai in a bonsai pot.

Plant details

Botanical nameUlmus parvifolia
Common nameChinese elm
Supplied asTrained bonsai
PhotosRepresentative of the batch — individual plants vary
Light

Most bonsai are outdoor trees: give bright light and good airflow.

Watering

Water thoroughly when the soil surface starts to dry; in hot weather this may be daily. Never let the root ball dry out completely.

Temperature

Hardy outdoors; may drop some leaves in winter.

Substrate

Free-draining bonsai mix; repot in early spring every 2–5 years.

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Additional information

Species

Ulmus parvifolia

Size

Established

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