Chinese Elm, Bonsai, 7 years, 27-32 Centimetres

I don’t often write reviews but I was so pleased with this little tree. It arrived really quickly in a proper plant/flower box and is lovely and healthy looking. It looks just like the photo.

i bought exact same plant a year or two ago and whilst it looks amazing in its little pot i soon learned that no matter what i did the plant started to lose leaves straight away and die . i have a theory that these trees are grown in bulk and when you order they uproot and cut the roots down and stuff them into tiny pots . looks great but the root system that is left will not support the plant and its leaves hence the dying and losing leaves first , plus the plant goes into shock and wont grow . i didn't make the same mistake this time and straight away re-potted it into a normal pot . it did start losing leaves like the first one i had but then with feeding the root system must have grown big enough to support the plant and after six months its still going and thriving. i have even had to trim it and now it needs another . i would rather have a living tree that doesn't look as good than a dead one in a small pot . glad i tried again i would save you from making my mistake if you're like me you have a busy life you cant be around the plant 24/7 which is what a bonsai needs and may miss watering having it in a bigger pot it becomes more forgiving . also do not put this on a window near a radiator that is on it will dry out real fast. i hope this helps someone

This is the second Bosnia I have bought. The first was perfect. Exactly as I pictured it would be. The 2nd arrived not as well packaged and as a result the head of the bonsai was snapped off. It will live to tell the tail but it's a shame it could have been as perfect as the first if it was better packaged.

I made this purchase based on the great reviews and I’m very pleased with it. It’s true that some other reviews were not favourable, but for me everything was great.It was packed and dispatched by the seller within minutes of placing my order. It arrived perfectly packaged, the base was wrapped in film to keep the soil from spilling out of the pot, and both the tray and pot were attached to the inside of the box with cable ties for extra security during transportation.The plant itself looks really nice and healthy; there are no visible signs of scarring from the wiring they would have used to train the bonsai, leaves are healthy, the soil is already damp, the dark blue glazed pot and tray are also nice looking.Height including base is around 30cm (plant is about 24cm). All in all a very good purchase, I hope this little bonsai will stay alive for a long time. Now I just need to name it…

Great item just don’t leave it in the sun too long 🤣

I have purchased 2 Chinese elms from this seller. The first one died within 2 months and we thought it was our fault. We have a Bonsai Tree care book and did all the things suggested to revive it. We re-potted it in special soil (Miracle Gro Cactus & Bonsai Compost). We moved it into a better lit position.We scraped the bark to check if there was any sign of green life - there was, so we nursed it for the next 6 months. Eventually we declared it dead and purchased a replacement as it was a birthday present for my daughter.Within a few weeks the new one shed all it leaves looks dead. We water it sparingly (as per books instructions) with rain water. We feed it as per instructions with special Bonsai food.Have emailed the seller (richard at bonsai2u) multiple times - no response.*Find a better seller if you're thinking about buying a bonsai tree*

If you want exactly what it says in the description, this tree is for you! I couldn't believe how quick my tree arrived (1 and half day). The condition is fantastic! She looks very strong, healthy and vibrant. Furthermore, I don't even have to trim her as she looks exactly as the picture shows, and its a shape I think I will be keeping her as. A plus is the beautiful bonsai pot she came in. I'm not too sure whether I will be transferring the tree to a bigger pot to allow the tree to branch out a bit more, but regardless of what size she'll be/become, I can assure all purchasers, whom wish to own a bonsai, that I cannot more highly recommend the quality, hardness, beauty and aesthetically promise that you'd inherit with this tree. Of course, I'm speaking in regards to people like myself whom live in an area of the world that is infamous for its dark and dreary weather system, which of course I'm talking about the UK. But, with a lot of research into the Chinese elm, I can promise that with the right care, there is no reason this tree can't fulfil a desire to own such a wonderful piece of expressionist art. Buy one! You will not be disappointed.

When it arrived, as many stated, it was tied down to the box and had a "fragile handle with care" sticker on the box. Came with bonsai feed too. Well packaged and in excellent condition. Didn't have a problem with the feed being 5ml to every 1lt. I simply purer the 5ml into a jug of 1lt water and poured most of what the spray bottle I had would fit (the 5ml per 1lt is a guide line. You don't have to spare the whole 1lt as it's about the feed being diluted by 1lt not being used in a whole lt and the remains can be stored and reused) and simply sprayed the bonsai. I then labelled the spray as "feed Friday only" as you feed it once a week (it arrived today so started from today) and put plain water in another bottle and labelled as "water feed when needed" as you don't give it water on a daily basis as you may drown it. When the soil feels relatively dry, you water it. Spray bottles are much better as it prevents drowning the plant and spreads the liquid a lot more easier. It looks and smells beautiful. I'm so pleased with my bonsai. Thank you! 😁