Chinese Elm Bonsai
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NameChinese Elm Bonsai
Species NameUlmus parvifolia
Common NameChinese Elm
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container TypeUnglazed rectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, S-curve, textured bark, tapering trunk
Foliage TypeDeciduous
Height (cm)38
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityFair
Notable FeaturesProminent S-curved trunk, dense ramification, identified as a 'mallsai' in metadata, some yellowing leaves.
Description
This Chinese Elm bonsai displays a prominent S-curved trunk with textured bark, leading to a dense, somewhat unrefined canopy of small green leaves. It is housed in a simple rectangular pot, indicative of its 'mallsai' origin. Some yellowing leaves suggest potential stress or seasonal transition.
