Field elm bonsai (59)

Presentation

Field elm (Ulmus minor) of specimen size, with a plant 65 cm tall and a 40 cm nebari that spreads the base into roots flattened over the soil. The trunk is short, corky and marked by deadwood in its upper part, while the branching is distributed across three lateral foliage masses. Ideal for those looking for an already formed tree, to be maintained rather than styled from scratch.

Technical features

• Botanical species: Ulmus minor (field elm)
• Style: informal upright, spreading canopy
• Height of the plant alone: 65 cm
• Nebari: 40 cm
• Pot: oval, 60 x 40 x h. 15 cm
• Pot material: unglazed stoneware
• Total weight: 35 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun with shading during the hottest hours
• Care difficulty: medium

How to care for it

The field elm lives outdoors all year round and in summer, with a shallow 15 cm container, the root ball dries out quickly: check the soil every day from June to August and water when the surface feels dry to the touch. In winter it drops its leaves and its water needs fall considerably; we recommend a spot sheltered from icy winds, without bringing it indoors.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the plant I receive the one in the photo?

Yes, it is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the picture shows the very tree that will be sent. As it is a living plant, the foliage may look different from the shot: shoot growth, pruning, pinching and seasonal changes alter the canopy, while trunk, nebari and styling remain those visible in the images.

How much does it weigh and how is it shipped?

The total weight, plant and pot together, is 35 kg. With the 60 x 40 cm oval pot, two people are needed to handle it on arrival. It travels in reinforced packaging designed to lock the root ball into the pot and protect the branching during transport.

Can I keep it in a flat?

No. The field elm is a deciduous broadleaf of temperate climate and needs its winter rest outdoors. A balcony, terrace or garden are the correct places; a heated interior disrupts its growth cycle within a few weeks.

What is included

• Field elm bonsai in an oval unglazed stoneware pot 60 x 40 x h. 15 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 shipping