The Chinese Elm bonsai, or the ulmus parvifolia, is a very nice bonsai that can serve as either an indoor bonsai or an outdoor bonsai. This great, twisted little tree looks like it has been around for ages, when in reality it isn’t that old. It features tiny little evergreen leaves and exposed roots. One of the best things about the Chinese Elm bonsai is that it’s great for shaping the branches into different designs. It’s also a pretty hardy bonsai and will thrive in different types of weather.

 

When it comes to pruning your bonsai to help it maintain its shape, there are several different methods to use. Of course, you will want to prune away old growth, and you do that during the mid-fall. New growth can be done using your fingers—just pinch it back. However, with the Chinese Elm and several other types of bonsai, you may actually want to use scissors. If the growth is fairly aggressive, trim it back at the shoots instead of simply pinching or cutting off the end. Just be aware that using scissors can cause the foliage and leaves to turn brown, while pinching them off can make them look a bit more natural.

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