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Example of a Chinese elm Bonsai tree
Specific care guidelines
Position: Grows well in both sun and partial shade. The Ulmus can
withstand cold well and can be placed outside also during the winter. An
Ulmus bought as an indoor tree can be placed outside as well, but
protect it during the winter, or place it inside in a cold but bright room.
Watering: Keep your Elm slightly moist, when watering do it thoroughly.
Pruning: Reacts well to regular pruning, which will result in the tree
growing a dense branch structure. Allow shoots to extend 3 or 4 nodes
then prune back to 1 or 2 leaves. Wait till late autumn when pruning large
branches of the Chinese elm.
Repotting: Repotting can be done once every two years, using a
standard potting soil.
Propagation: Only by cuttings.
