Seiju Elm Bonsai Trees in 14cm Pots

Seiju Elm Bonsai Trees in 14cm Pots

Seiju Elm Bonsai Trees in 14cm Pots

Bonsai fans in general and Elm connoisseurs in particular will appreciate how great the Seiju Chinese Elms can be. A dwarf version of Ulmus, Seiju is a sport of the Hokkaido Elm. Traditionally, these trees have been hard to find in the UK, having not been mass produced in China.

Key features include tiny leaves and rugged back, similar to Cork Bark Elms. With regular pruning, incredible ramification is possible. These bonsai have the potential to be grown into stunning, perfectly miniature trees. Here at the nursery, we very excited to have them available and hope to have more in the future.

The tree that you select is the one that you will receive.

Height displayed is the typical total height of tree and pot.

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General Notes on Seiju Elm Care

A deciduous tree which lends itself well to bonsai cultivation. Seiju Elm bonsai trees have very small leaves and a fine branch structure. The tree back-buds well and responds well to pruning. Develops handsome, thick bark with time.

Can be susceptible to wire damage if the wire is left on for too long.

The tree can be grown in a range of styles including upright, slanting and cascade.  Good in a twin trunk, triple trunk and group style.

Good locations for Seiju Elms

Outdoor

Site in full sun / partial shade in early part of the year. Partial Shade is recommended in summer, this will help stop the bonsai drying out too quickly and being damaged by strong midsummer sun. Chinese Elms are hardy trees which can withstand freezing temperatures. We normally move our elms indoors when the temperatures get down to around minus five degrees. Small sized trees need more protection than this, as the pots and roots of smaller bonsai can freeze solid easily in cold weather.

Fairly delicate foliage, so a protected spot out of strong winds will help.

Indoor

Chinese Elm can be kept indoors but this is more difficult to do. We recommend that these trees live outdoors. Conservatories and sunny porches do however work well when they are not too hot in summer.

Watering Seiju Elms

Watering will be required most days during the summer. Don’t let the tree fully dry out in cold weather.

Repotting Seiju Elms

Repot younger trees every two years in early spring. Mature bonsai should be repotted less frequently, when necessary. Use a general bonsai soil mix.

Feeding Seiju Elms

Feed from spring to autumn. We get excellent results from Naruko slow release fertiliser which is for sale on this link.