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BonsaiList · Field care cardzones 5–10

Chinese Elm Bonsai

Ulmus parvifolia

Light
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Keep moist
Soil
Well-draining, nutrient-rich
Temperature
Hardy to -20°F in the ground; protect a potted tree below ~20°F
Feeding
Every 2 weeks, spring-fall
Repotting
Every 2 years
The year at a glance
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prune: year-round

Check the soil before you water — every time.bonsailist.com/species/chinese-elm

Tape it to the shelf the tree sits on. Update it when the seasons change — the full guide has the why behind every line.