{"product_id":"cork-bark-chinese-elm-bonsai-yixing-pot","title":"Cork Bark Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree – Ulmus Parvifolia","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCork Bark Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree – Ulmus Parvifolia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA characterful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCork Bark Chinese Elm bonsai tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prized for its deeply textured trunk, compact foliage and ability to develop impressive fine branching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUlmus parvifolia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as Chinese Elm, is one of the most popular species for bonsai cultivation. The Cork Bark variety is particularly distinctive, developing thick, deeply fissured bark that gives the tree a rugged and naturally aged appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout This Cork Bark Chinese Elm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual specimen is planted in a quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Yixing bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a traditional presentation that complements the textured bark and established structure of the tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bonsai was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepotted in early spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is established for continued development and refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ulmus parvifolia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chinese Elm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cork Bark Chinese Elm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chinese Yixing bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepotted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deeply fissured cork bark, small foliage and fine ramification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Broadleaf bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for beginners and experienced bonsai enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Cork Bark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining feature of this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCork Bark Chinese Elm bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is its heavily textured trunk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the tree matures, the bark develops increasingly deep fissures and a rugged, cork-like appearance. This gives the trunk a powerful sense of age and creates an attractive contrast against the tree's comparatively small and delicate foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bark remains an important feature throughout the year and can become increasingly impressive as the bonsai continues to mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall Leaves \u0026amp; Fine Ramification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Elm is particularly well suited to bonsai because of its naturally small leaves, vigorous growth and excellent response to pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith careful development, the tree can produce increasingly fine branching and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eramification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a dense canopy while maintaining convincing proportions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis combination of compact foliage, fine branches and heavily textured bark is what makes Cork Bark Chinese Elm particularly appealing to bonsai enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCork Bark Chinese Elm Bonsai Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Elm is generally considered a resilient and adaptable bonsai species, making it accessible to newer growers while still offering significant development potential for experienced enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide plenty of natural light and good airflow throughout the growing season. In the UK, an outdoor position is generally preferable during active growth, with appropriate protection provided during severe winter conditions depending on how the individual tree has previously been cultivated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly when required and avoid allowing the root ball to dry out completely during active growth. The growing medium should remain free draining rather than permanently saturated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular pruning can be used to maintain the established shape while encouraging increasingly fine branch development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Characterful Chinese Elm Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anyone looking for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Elm bonsai tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Cork Bark variety provides an additional level of maturity and visual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts rugged trunk contrasts beautifully with its small foliage and fine branching, creating the appearance of a much larger and older tree in miniature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in a quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Yixing bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and repotted in early spring 2025, this individual specimen offers established character alongside excellent potential for continued development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs show the actual Cork Bark Chinese Elm bonsai tree for sale, so you will receive this individual specimen rather than a stock example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Way of Life Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52824112398603,"sku":"WOL 22","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7618\/8683\/files\/IMG_8037.jpg?v=1768477241","url":"https:\/\/wayoflifebonsai.co.uk\/products\/cork-bark-chinese-elm-bonsai-yixing-pot","provider":"Way of Life Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}