Tree Dimensions:
Height:  ±350mm (incl pot)
Pot: ±230 x 200mm 
Base thickness: 30mm
 
 
The Yatsubusa elm is a rarer species of elm in the Bonsai hobby but is widely sought after for its beautiful dark green serrated leaves, and incredible corky bark. This species of elm is a dwarf species with very short internodal distances. Nodes tend to have more buds than usual which results in dense foliage growth. The Short intermodal distance allow for excellent ramification and structure. Yatsubusa make exceptional Bonsai and are a personal favourite, the tree just seems to tick all the right boxes when it comes to Bonsai.
 
Yatsubusa are slow growing and take very long to develop taking many years to form a decent trunk so pay special attention to the trunk shape and thickness when selecting a tree.
 
This dwarf tree prefers full sunlight and can tolerate dry and wet conditions however standard Bonsai watering practices apply. Do not allow your tree to become water logged and use a rich but well-draining soil for repotting. Root development is slow so expect to repot your tree every 3-4 years. Repotting can be done in late winter/early spring when the buds start to swell.
 
The small serrated leaves on Yatsubusa elms are magnificent and ornamental, they become golden in autumn showcasing the real beauty of this species. The leaves are shed heading into winter which exposes the gorgeous, highly textured cork bark and branch structure. Winter adds another season of showiness making the Yatsubusa elm a fantastic display tree all year round.
 
This dwarf tree is very prune tolerant and readily back-buds making branch selection and development a breeze. Wiring this species of elm is also rather easy and many styles can be achieved, most commonly we see broom style and pine style Yatsubus elms.