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Valentine's Bonsai Starter Bundle | Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) | Shaped
Chinese Elm Shaped Bonsai Tree – Valentine's Bundle
Native to China, the Chinese Elm Bonsai is one of the most popular and reliable bonsai varieties available. Known for its naturally small leaves, fine branching structure, and elegant shape, it looks beautifully in proportion even at a young age.
This high-quality shaped bonsai is easy to care for and highly adaptable, making it suitable for complete beginners while still offering plenty of interest for intermediate and experienced growers. Its resilience and forgiving nature make it an excellent long-term bonsai that improves with age.
Supplied in a glazed ceramic pot with matching drip tray, this bonsai is ready to display straight away — ideal for homes, offices, conservatories, or as a thoughtful gift.
🌱 Key Features
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Live Chinese Elm shaped bonsai tree
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Naturally small leaves for excellent scale and proportion
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Supplied in a glazed ceramic pot
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Pre-shaped for an attractive, balanced form
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Age of tree approximately 7-9 years
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Suitable for beginners through to experts
Includes everything needed for a beginner to start their Bonsai journey:
| Live Chinese Elm bonsai tree | Glazed ceramic bonsai pot | Matching ceramic drip tray | Liquid bonsai feed |
| Bonsai pruning scissors | Bonsai training wire | Personalised Valentine's card | Decorative bow and rock |
📏 Size (Approximate)
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Pot diameter: 15cm, 16cm, 18cm options
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Overall height: Varies slightly by tree; approximately 30cm
As each bonsai is unique, shape and size may differ slightly from images.
☀️ Position & Growing Conditions
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Can be grown indoors or outdoors
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Prefers bright light; avoid prolonged low-light conditions
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If grown indoors, keep away from radiators, fireplaces, or other heat sources
🌿 Care Guide
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Watering: Water when the soil surface begins to dry; do not allow to fully dry out
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Pruning: Light pruning every few months helps maintain shape
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Repotting: Typically required every 2–3 years (timing varies per tree)
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Hardiness: A relatively hardy species compared to many bonsai varieties
🎯 Bonsai Skill Level
Beginner / Intermediate / Expert
An ideal bonsai for learning the fundamentals while still rewarding experienced growers with beautiful ramification over time.
🎁 Ideal For
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First-time bonsai owners
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Indoor bonsai displays
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Gifts for plant and bonsai enthusiasts
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Low-maintenance bonsai collections
*Please note: Wooden stand is not included
Please note:
Trees
- Image shown is of the actual tree you will receive unless stated otherwise in the actual product's description
- The height given is from the base of the pot to the top of the tree.
- The tree received may be slightly different from the picture. Whilst we try to keep the photos of our trees as up to date as possible, these are live plants and, as such, will continue to grow and change slightly in between the times we take the photos.
Pots
- Some of our Bonsai pots are bought in bulk and unfortunately it's impossible to photograph each single item so the photograph used is taken from one random item of each collection we sell. In 99% of cases this means that any differences won't even be noticeable, however, if you have seen a particular image of a pot that has a certain streak of paint in a certain place, bear in mind that the pot you receive may not be 100% identical to this.
