Chinese Elm Bonsai semi cascade bonsai Our experience of this species

Our experience of this species as indoor bonsai has been positive

1 X Suitable bonsai pot: Perfectly sized glazed bonsai pot

rough bark that gives a natural and aged appearance

aggressive vascular tissue production in Autumn

this washing out of color is in no way detrimental to the health of the tree

Chinese Elm Bonsai semi cascade bonsai Our experience of this speciesThe Chinese elm is a very popular choice of bonsai recommended for beginners as it is a strong tree that reacts well to pruning. If you want to practice clip and grow pruning look no further. Elms grows fast making it easy to build up a dense foliage mass by pruning alone within a few years. New shoots on an Elm will extend in any direction with alternating leaves getting bigger as the shoot gets longer. With them being quite an adaptable species,