{"title":"All Bonsai \u0026 Pre-Bonsai Trees","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"chinese-lacebark-elm-10","title":"Chinese Lacebark Elm, Small","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEGINNER FRIENDLY\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Compatible with our busy lifestyle: can recover quickly from neglect and compatible with the easy \"clip-and-grow method\" to become a showpiece quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARDY\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Adapts to a variety of different soils and tolerates both wet and dry sites. Generally tolerant of urban conditions. Thrives in various climates, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced hobbyists.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMALL LEAVES \u0026amp; INTERESTING BARK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Known for its small, notched leaves and the mottled, aged look that its bark is able to develop over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFALL FOLIAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— A deciduous species, Chinese Elms' leaves will turn yellow in the fall, and about 10% of our trees will also have red fall foliage under the right growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn comparison to our larger Chinese Elms, these will look a little younger, come in smaller 10\" wide pots, have slightly thinner trunks, and a little less ramification (branches\/leaves).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes in a traditional clay pot from YiXing, featuring a patent-pending water-retaining design for easy care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonsai Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48706137653539,"sku":"CHELM_10_2022","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/8311\/7603\/files\/DSC04300.jpg?v=1776976348"},{"product_id":"chinese-lacebark-elm-14","title":"Chinese Lacebark Elm, Large","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBEGINNER FRIENDLY\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compatible with our busy lifestyle: can recover quickly from neglect and compatible with the easy \"clip-and-grow method\" to become a showpiece quickly.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHARDY\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adapts to a variety of different soils and tolerates both wet and dry sites. Generally tolerant of urban conditions. Thrives in various climates, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced hobbyists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMALL LEAVES \u0026amp; INTERESTING BARK\u003c\/strong\u003e — Known for its small, notched leaves and the mottled, aged look that its bark is able to develop over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFALL FOLIAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e — A deciduous species, Chinese Elms' leaves will turn yellow in the fall, and about 10% of our trees will also have red fall foliage under the right growing conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \"Large\" Elms come in a 14\" wide pot. They will also have thicker trunks and more ramification (branches\/leaves) than the smaller sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eComes in a traditional clay pot from YiXing, featuring a patent-pending water-retaining design for easy care.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bonsai Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54169857098019,"sku":"CHELM_14_2025","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/8311\/7603\/files\/DSC04205.jpg?v=1776976000"},{"product_id":"chinese-lacebark-elm-pre-bonsai","title":"Chinese Lacebark Elm Pre-Bonsai","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA deciduous species native to eastern Asia, including China, India, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Resistant to the Dutch elm disease and has become a substitution for the magnificent American elm. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown for its small, notched leaves and the mottled, aged look that its bark is able to develop over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapts to a variety of different soils and tolerates both wet and dry sites. Generally tolerant of urban conditions. Thrives in various climates, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced hobbyists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike ordinary Chinese elms, which turn yellow in the fall, most of our trees will have red fall foliage under the right growing conditions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat \"Pre-Bonsai\" Means:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrees that can be easily made into a nice bonsai by anyone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-developed trees, trained from the start to become a specimen bonsai without tangled roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA more affordable entry point for beginners or a rewarding project for seasoned hobbyists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for training, experimentation, and long-term development.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat To Expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Pre-Bonsai come in one-gallon nursery pots filled with our proprietary soil mix blended specifically for bonsai potting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Do:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eUse the soil that comes with the tree to plant it in your own bonsai pot (or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonsaiheirloom.com\/collections\/bonsai-pots\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ea BH bonsai pot which comes with a root pruning mesh\u003c\/a\u003e) to have a decent starter bonsai. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eAlternatively, you might choose to keep it in the nursery pot for at least a few months to speed up its growth before eventually planting it into a bonsai pot. 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