Chinese Elm Bonsai Starter Pack – 12 years old

• 1x Twisty Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Indoor Bonsai Tree - 12 years old
• 1x Medium Blue Ceramic Tray
• 1x Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
• 1x The Bonsai Direct Care Handbook

Chinese Elm Bonsai Starter Pack

A Confident First Step into Bonsai

If you’ve ever wanted to try bonsai but weren’t sure where to start, this Chinese Elm Bonsai Starter Pack is a brilliant place to begin. It centres around a well-established 12-year-old Chinese Elm, so you’re not starting with something tiny or fragile. Instead, you receive a tree with real presence, character, and structure from day one.

A Mature Tree with Natural Character

This Chinese Elm already shows everything people love about bonsai. It has a gently twisty trunk, textured bark, and rich green serrated leaves that give it a proper tree-like feel. Because it’s mature, it’s more forgiving and easier to manage, which makes learning far more enjoyable. It also looks impressive straight away, whether placed in a home office, living room, or bright windowsill.

Everything You Need to Get Started

The bonsai arrives potted in a smart navy blue ceramic pot and includes a dark drip tray to protect surfaces and help with everyday watering. We also include pruning scissors, so you can start shaping and tidying your tree as it grows. Alongside this, the Bonsai Direct care handbook guides you step by step, using clear, beginner-friendly advice that builds confidence rather than confusion.

A Tree with Meaning

The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) isn’t just popular because it’s easy to grow. It’s also rich in symbolism, representing inner strength, intuition, wisdom, and love. That makes this starter bonsai kit feel more personal, whether you’re buying it for yourself or giving it as a thoughtful gift.

Ideal for Beginners or Gifting

This starter bonsai kit works beautifully for first-time growers, but it also makes a meaningful gift for anyone who enjoys nature, creativity, or learning something new. It’s calming, hands-on, and rewarding, without being demanding.

Delivery and Extras

We offer free next working day delivery to most UK addresses, or you can choose a preferred delivery date at checkout. Gift wrap and personalised extras can be added once the bonsai is placed in your basket, making it just as suitable for gifting as it is for starting your own bonsai journey.

This isn’t just a starter kit. It’s a proper introduction to bonsai, built around a tree you can enjoy, learn from, and grow with for years to come.