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Japanese Zelkova, Large

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  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Zelkova Serrata
  • STYLE: Formal upright, with each tree being distinctively natural.
  • TREE SIZE: Approximately 12" wide x 15" tall.
  • POT SIZE: 14" long x 11" wide x 3" tall.
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Japanese Zelkova, Large

Product Details

  • Beginner friendly — Zelkovas are extremely hardy and resilient. Since they grow rapidly, they are generally more forgiving of neglect or accidental "mistakes" made when pruning.
  • Zelkova builds structure fast — trunks and branches thicken quickly, while its smooth gray bark slowly splits with age to reveal orange-brown inner bark, a transformation unique among common bonsai species.
  •  Easy to style — Naturally predisposed to the classic broom style, Zelkova's fine branching ramifies on its own into the dense, intricate canopies that other species require decades of coaxing to approximate.
  • Genuinely rewarding in every season — fresh spring green, rich fall color in yellow or red, and a striking bare silhouette through winter.
  • Heirloom-grade — With roughly 2" wide trunks and ample ramification, our Zelkovas are well-implemented bonsai, rarely available to the public.
  • Thoughtful gift — A unique, heirloom-grade bonsai that would make a wonderful gift for a colleague, loved one, or even yourself!ld make a wonderful gift for a colleague, loved one, or even yourself!
  • The "Large" Zelkovas come in a 14" wide pot. They will also have thicker trunks and more ramification (branches/leaves) than the smaller sizes.
  • Comes in a traditional clay pot from YiXing, featuring a patent-pending water-retaining design for easy care.

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Our bonsai are properly implemented and destined to grow into show bonsai trees in due time, simply by clipping periodically to increase ramification.

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The "Lifestyle" Bonsai Method

We believe that caring for bonsai should accommodate your lifestyle, not the other way around — all you need is 5-10 minutes a week.

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Unmatched Quality

Grown in the rich, alluvial, sandy loam soil of Half Moon Bay, CA, our bonsai were trained from seedlings to be both healthy and rapidly-growing.

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Our Technology

Patent-Pending Bonsai Pots

Our bonsai come planted in patent-pending, high-end, YiXing ceramic pots, engineered to maintain moisture and keep your bonsai healthy, while adding timeless beauty to your home.

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Every bonsai comes with simple, easy-to-follow instructions and a 30-day, no-hassle, replacement guarantee.

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