Field elm bonsai (52)

Presentation

A field elm specimen (Ulmus minor) standing 90 cm tall, with a 30 cm nebari and a trunk marked by a wide area of deadwood that defines its front. The branching is arranged on three levels, with a low pad projecting to the right. Ideal for anyone looking for a large outdoor bonsai, with a total weight of 25 kg.

Technical features

• Botanical species: Ulmus minor (field elm)
• Height of the plant alone: 90 cm
• Nebari: 30 cm
• Pot: rectangular, 50 x 40 x h. 9 cm
• Pot material: unglazed stoneware
• Total weight: 25 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun with shading during the hottest hours in summer
• Care difficulty: medium

How to care for it

The field elm should be kept outdoors all year round: with a canopy this wide over a pot only 9 cm deep, watering becomes a daily task in July and August and a second round in the evening is often needed. In winter the plant drops its leaves and goes dormant; occasional watering and shelter from prolonged freezing winds are enough.

To learn more about caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

What are the exact measurements of this elm bonsai?

The plant alone measures 90 cm in height, with a 30 cm nebari at the base. The rectangular unglazed stoneware pot is 50 x 40 cm with a height of 9 cm. Plant, pot and soil together come to about 25 kg, something to bear in mind when choosing where to place it.

Is the plant I receive the same one in the photo?

Yes, it is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the picture shows the exact plant that will be shipped. As this is a living, deciduous tree, the foliage may look different: pruning, pinching and the change of season alter the canopy, while the trunk, deadwood and overall styling remain as shown in the image.

Can I keep it indoors?

No. The field elm is an outdoor species and needs the full seasonal cycle, including leaf fall in winter. A balcony, terrace or garden are the right places; indoors the plant weakens within a few weeks.

What is included

• Field elm bonsai (Ulmus minor) in a rectangular unglazed stoneware pot 50 x 40 x h. 9 cm, the exact specimen in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and features)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during transport