Edamame Bonsai's Chinese Elm Multi Trunk Bonsai Tree

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Edamame Bonsai's Chinese Elm Multi Trunk Bonsai Tree

Ulmus parvifolia, commonly known as the Chinese or Lacebark Elm, is a species native to China, Japan, North Korea and Vietnam. It has been described as "one of the most splendid elms, having the poise of a graceful Nothofagus".A small to medium deciduous, semi-deciduous (rarely semi-evergreen) tree growing to 10-18 m (30-60 ft) tall with a slender trunk and crown. The leathery, lustrous green single-toothed leaves are small, 2-5 cm long by 1-3 cm broad, and often retained as late as December or even January in Europe and North America. The apetalous wind-pollinated perfect flowers are produced in early autumn, small and inconspicuous. The fruit is a samara, elliptic to ovate-elliptic, 10-13 mm long by 6-8 mm broad. The samara is mostly glabrous, the seed at the centre or toward the apex, borne on a stalk 1-3 mm in length; it matures rapidly and disperses by late autumn. The trunk has a handsome, flaking bark of mottled greys with tans and reds, giving rise to its other common name, the Lacebark Elm, although scarring from major branch loss can lead to large canker-like wounds.The Chinese Elm is a tough landscape tree, hardy enough for use in harsh planting situations such as parking lots, in small planters along streets and in plazas or patios. The tree is arguably the most ubiquitous of the elms, now found on all continents except Antarctica.Owing to its versatility and ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures, light, and humidity conditions, Chinese Elm is a popular choice as a bonsai species, and is perhaps the single most widely available. It is considered a good choice for beginners because of its high tolerance of pruning. ...Read more

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