Cork Bark Elm Bonsai #4

Description

Cork Bark Elm Bonsai #4 (known as Ulmus parvifolia ‘Cork Bark’) potted in a glazed ceramic Chinese bonsai pot.

Dimensions 33 x 24 x 42 cm.

Grown from cutting in 1990.

Photo taken in Autumn

Cork Bark Elm makes an excellent bonsai choice. It shows deeply fissured corky bark that adds instant character and an aged look.

It produces small serrated leaves and develops strong ramification. It responds well to pruning and shaping, so it suits both beginners and experienced growers.

This hardy deciduous tree adapts to many bonsai styles. It thrives in a wide range of conditions and rewards consistent care.