Ulmus parviflora or the Chinese Elm makes for an intersting choice as bonsai. Said to be so flexible to shaping and pruning allows almost any bonsai style to be pursued.
While I have only been able to find one plant of this type, it might be something I search for in the coming months.
Ulmus parviflora specifics
- Core Identification & Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Ulmus parviflora
- Common Name: Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm
- Family: Ulmaceae
- Varietals:
- Habitat/Range: Tropical lowlands, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia
- Morphology & Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Small to medium Tree growing up to 15m
- Leaves: Leathery green single-toothed leave that are small 2-5cm
- Flowers: Flowers in early autumn
- Fruit/Seed: a Samara
- Stem/Bark: Flaking bark of greys, tans, and reds
- Growth: Slow
- Bonsai Notes
- Sun Exposure: Full sun 4-8 hours daily. This plant can perfers some shade during the hottest afternoon sun.
- Water Use: consistent moderate water
- Soil Mix: Akadama, Pumice, Lava Rock
- Fertilizing: balanced liwuid fertilizer every 2 weeks during the active growing season (spring through autumn).
- Styling and Maintenance
- Pruning: Frequent regular pruning is essential.
- Defoliation: Leave become smaller with frequesnt pruning
- Wiring: Easily trained branches can be wired year-round
Gallery images
First, we are uploading pictures of our plants to show the parts of a plant that may help in identification. Second, we only have so many plants and my photography skills are not actually skillful. Finally, if it would help to see another angle or view, send us a message and we will attempt to get the right picture perspective.
