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English elm

Ulmus procera

Elms make excellent bonsai and the English elm is Key features
especially good since its branches tend to be a little
∙Do not allow this tree to dry
more lignified and less random than other elms. This
out but do not let it become
tree’s thick trunk and mass of fine growth at the tips of waterlogged, either.
the branches make for a wonderful winter image. It is
∙Being a native of northern,
lovely in spring, too, when the vibrant green
temperate climates, this tree
new leaves with their serrated edges can withstand the cold, but
make a striking contrast with the its long, flexible roots
interesting, ancient-looking appreciate protection from
trunk. A long-lived tree hard frosts.
for all seasons.
Looking closer
Above and center: The fissured,
gray-brown trunk shows signs of
The tertiary
branches are mochikomi, the character that
delicate but develops after many years’
well defined cultivation in a confined
environment. Moss on the trunk
adds to the tree’s sense of age.
Below: This old tree has a mass
of tertiary branches.

Regularly thin dense areas
and prune new shoots to
create compactness

Trunk shows signs of
age and mochikomi

11in / 27cm tall The solid nebari
Courtesy of John Pitt suits this mature
bonsai

Color and rounded
shape of the pot
complement the
winter image