Chinese Elm
Chinese elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) is endemic to East Asia. The Chinese Elm grows to the height of 18 m (60 ft). Chinese elm has excellent branching property and features twisted trunks. The bark of the elm is mottled with dark gray, cream and reddish brown. Used as both indoor and outdoor bonsai tree, it remains semi-evergreen if kept indoors, but appears like deciduous if placed outdoor all the year. The small, leathery, dark green leaves are smooth and glossy on top. The part also has small, blunt teeth.
Chinese Elms are fine choice for beginners at bonsai gardening. It has a predictable growth pattern and tolerable to pruning. The Chinese elm should be provided shelter from cold weather and harsh conditions. Most varieties of Chinese Elm is quite frost hardy. It should be pruned after the growth period, i.e., during early spring. One or two nodes closest to the main trunk or branch should be left behind. Moderate watering is only needed but during spring and early summer, it should be watered well.
Versatility is the hallmark of Chinese elm. It can be kept under some shade or fully exposed to sun but it should get some shade during hotter months so as not to let it dry. It can be repotted in early spring, in every 1-3 year. However, this should be either a month before or after pruning to ensure that the plant sustains the least shock possible. You can get Chinese elm at Bonsai baby in different models and combinations. You can easily buy it online without undergoing any hassle.