Cork Bark Seiju Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia 'Seiju') Pre-Bonsai Tree - one gallon

The Cork Bark Seiju Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia ‘Seiju’) is a wonderful pick for those that are new and/or want a low-maintenance species to grow in the home or office. It’s also known as ‘Seiju Lacebark Elm’. It can be a good indoor bonsai choice; so long as there’s a strong light source nearby since it tolerates urban environments well.

During the spring, it quickly grows many small (about 1/4  to 1/8 inch in size) serrated-edged oval-shaped shiny dark green leaves. The younger multi-stemmed branches have gray-colored corrugated bark. The older ones develop a rough textured bark while the old mature bark on its trunk has a deep fissured corky texture that’s dark brown. The Seiju Elm’s roots enjoy moist but well-drained soil.

During the late summer, tiny ornamental reddish-green flowers appear and turn into single-seeded wafer-like samaras (each tiny seed is surrounded by a flattened circular papery wing) that mature in fall. Their leaves typically turn an undistinguished dull yellow in fall, but sometimes they can produce more interesting shades of yellows or reddish-purple before they drop off the branches.

Even when it drops all of its leaves during the winter, they have a fascinating appearance because of its crackled look all over. One of the most ornamental features of this tree is its mottled bark. On mature trees, the bark can flake off reveal patches of striking light colors ranging from gray, cream, orange, brown, and green.

‘Seiju’ is a dwarf cultivar that is primarily used for rock gardens and bonsai. It is the slower cousin of Ulmus parvifolia ‘Hokkaido’, which features a slightly larger leaf size and a faster tree growth rate in comparison.

This pre-bonsai tree's small size makes it great for use as a starter pre-bonsai or shohin & mame bonsai shapes. It also makes for a wonderful miniature plant choice for fairy gardens, terrariums, etc. It will come in a 4 inch nursery growing plastic pot.

Price: Product $65.00 + USPS Priority Mail 4 Inch Pot Bonsai Tree Shipping & Handling $25.00 = $90.00 Total

Possible Shipping Delay Notice:
Please note that all smaller-sized bonsai trees such as this product are MORE SENSITIVE to temperature changes than their older & more mature individuals of the same species. They are currently being grown in a USDA Zone 10B outdoor plant nursery in Southern California that's very warm & temperate year-round. With this in mind, please note that we may delay shipping out your live bonsai tree to ensure that it's healthy when you receive it in your hands. We shall provide updates via email on the status of your order's delivery.