Chinese Elm Bonsai Trees

A Chinese elm tree is an easy bonsai to care for and is becoming a popular tree for beginners to collect as an ornamental tree.

The Chinese elm tree is a unique looking, but stunning oramental tree. It is so easy to take care of and the characteristics of this elm make it one, that many people are choosing.

The common term used for an elm tree is ulmus parvifolia. It has small evergreen leaves that stay on the tree all year round. They are a very hardy tree with excellent branching characteristics. They have a twisted trunk and exposed roots to give the look of age.

An interesting feature is that it has small tightly arranged leaves making it a good candidate for bonsai. The bark of the Chinese elm also varies from smooth to rough with unique and interesting textures. Bonsai that have a smoother bark need more care than rough bark trees and should be kept in mind when choosing a bonsai tree for beginners.

These bonsai trees do well in full sunlight to shade making it ideal for beginners who need more flexibility with their garden plant placements. During the winter the tree should be sheltered from the elements but allowed to go dormant.

Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree-Medium (Ulmus Parvifolia) Has small evergreen leaves. Hardy with excellent branching characteristics. Trained in the traditional curved trunk style. Deciduous – keep outdoors.

Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree-Extra Large (Ulmus Parvifolia) Has small evergreen leaves. Hardy with excellent branching characteristics. Has a twisted trunk and some exposed roots which give the appearance of great age. Deciduous – keep outdoors.

For those that like the looks but don’t want to grow one themselves

Artificial Elm Tree Cascade Style Artificial Cascade Chinese Elm 14″x14″x16″ Potted in a 5.5″x5.5″x9″ ceramic blue cascade container as shown.

 

Other types of bonsai trees

• Bonsai Palm Trees - The bonsai sago palm is a long-lived exotic bonsai palm tree that tolerates neglect, but like all indoor plants thrives with attention. The most striking feature of a pony tail palm bonsai tree is the swollen base of the trunk. The bark of the trunk looks and feels scaly and is known as Elephant’s Foot.
• Ficus bonsai tree - This miniature tree is also called a green island ficus. The leaves are quite unique in that they are oval to roundish and a shiny dark green. This is where it gets the emerald name of the plant. This ficus tree forms rosettes at the end of it’s branches if kept trimmed.
• Indoor Ficus Bonsai Tree - Review small ornamental indoor ficus trees with their dark colors, green emerald, willow leaf and ginseng bonsai trees.
• Hawaiian Umbrella Tree - The hawaiian Umbrella tree is a very good starter bonsai tree if you are inexperienced and worried about growing a bonsai tree. It is one of the easiest  trees to care for and is a very beautiful trouble-free evergreen. Hawaiian Umbrella Gold Braid (arboricola schefflera)   If you are thinking about buying a bonsai tree for someone as