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The Chinese Elm is one of the most popular Bonsai tree species.
It is a very strong plant and this makes it perfect for beginners.
The Chinese Elm grows a network of very fine branches and it has small, oval shaped leaves.
So let's have a look at the specific guidelines for the Chinese Elm.
The Chinese Elm is an outdoor Bonsai tree, so place it outside during the entire year.
It is one of the few outdoor tree species that can also be kept indoors, although this is not optimal.
Keep the soil of your Chinese Elm slightly moist and make sure not to over-water it.
Fertilize monthly, from early spring to fall.
The Elm reacts well to regular pruning, which will result in a dense structure of branches.
Allow shoots to extend to 3 or 4 nodes, and than prune back to 1 or 2.
Repot the tree every two years. And for propagation I recommend using cuttings.