Feb 06 2008
Chinese Elm Bonsai
The Chinese Elm is native to China, Korea, and northern Vietnam and was introduced to Japan as a tree that was ideal for bonsai. The Chinese elm makes a good bonsai tree for beginners because it is hardy and forgiving to pruning mistakes.
An interesting feature of the Chinese elm is that it has small tightly arranged leaves making it a good candidate for bonsai. The bark of the Chinese elm also varies from smooth to rough with unique and interesting textures. Bonsai that have a smoother bark need more care than a Chinese elm with a more rough bark and should be kept in mind when choosing a bonsai tree for beginners.