Hokkaido Elm Bonsai Tree-Large
(ulmus parvifolia 'hokkaido')

Native to Japan and Korea, the Hokkaido Elm is a Chinese Elm, not troubled by the Dutch Elm disease that has destroyed so many other species. It is extremely slow growing and will grow only to about 18" tall. The Hokkaido forms a rugged trunk with a corky bark that flakes off in rounded plates. This cultivar of ulmus has the tiniest leaf of all Elms (only 3/8" long)and they are short-stalked, oval with a slightly pointed tip and toothed margins, bright green on the upper surface, lighter green underneath. Very nice fall coror. Decideous. Temperate. Protect from frost.
11 years old.
12" tall.
Suitable humidity/drip tray is recommended. To purchase add $5.95.
Shipped via UPS 2-3 days - $12.95.