Hokkaido Elm-Small (ulmus parvifolia 'hokkaido') - Medium Bonsai Trees - Great Gift Ideas!
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 only grow to 36" tall in nature. 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 color. Decideous. Temperate. Best to protect from frost. 6 years old. 7" tall. Suitable 6"x4" humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $2.50 50% off regular price with tree order). Shipped via UPS 2-3 days - $10.95
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