Cork Bark Elm (ulmus neri) at Bonsai trees online store

Cork Bark Elm (ulmus neri)
The Neri Elm has small serrated green leaves which display good fall color. The trunk has a striking gnarled corky bark appearance hence the name Cork Bark Elm. Decideous. Keep outdoors. 20 years old. 20"x12"x27". Potted in a 10" round ceramic terra cotta color container with oriental designs as shown. Suitable 14.5"x10.5" humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $11.95 (50% off reguloar price with tree order). Shipped via UPS ground - $95.00.

Flowering Crabapple (malus sargenti)
Flowering Crabapples are one of the best flowering trees for bonsai. They produce beautiful 1/2" white and pink, fragrant flowers covering the entire tree in early spring before the foliage appears. The foliage is small and lobed. Little green pomes (apples) appear in summer, derived from the enlargement of the entire flower receptacle which becomes fleshy. The fruit ripens to all different colors in the fall when the foliage begins to turn shades of yellow, orange and red. Winter brings a nice twiggy skeletal outline punctuated by the fruit which persists throughout the winter. The are easy to grow and quite pest resistant. Decideous. Keep outdoors. 17 years old. 16"x12"x19". Potted in an 11" oval brown mica container as shown. Suitable 14.5"x10.5" humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $11.95 (50% off regular price with tree order). Shipped via UPS ground - $59.95.

Top Hat Blueberry (vaccinium corymbosum argustifolium)
Our dwarf Top Hat Blueberry is native to northern and alpine North America. Loaded with small white blooms in spring followed by sweet full size 1/2" edible blueberries. It has a harvest season of one month starting in early August. Self pollinating. Only 18" when fully grown. The foliage turns a bright red color in the fall. It's small leaves, gnarly trunk and slow growth make this the best edible bonsai. Decideous. Keep outdoors. 8 years old 6"-8" tall Suitable 6" x 8" humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $2.95 (50% off regular price with tree order). Shipped UPS 2-3 days - $10.95

Oval Mica Pot - 14" x 9 3/4" x 4"
Mica pots from Korea are made of 80% mica, 15% polyethylene and 5% graphite. Mica has a natural ability to stabilize the temperature of the soil in the pots. This promotes healthy root activity during the growing season and protects during the cold periods. These pots are durable and will withstand the elements for years. The pot has a wide lip and is dark brown in color. Shipped via UPS ground - $9.95.

Bonsai for Beginners By Craig Coussins
This is the source for the novice who wants to grow, and even create, bonsai. All you need is the understanding of the basics, which are described by an expert and illustrated in specially commissioned diagrams and photographs. Includes a reference table with some of the main species, with details on repotting, pruning, wiring and more. You've brought home your tiny tree - now how to care for it. Know when to water, and where to place your tree so that it thrives. Providing the correct balance of fertilizer is essential. See how to keep a bonsai healthy, from pruning to pinching to plucking. Shape its overall appearance and bend or straighten branches using wiring an important technique. Paperback. 120 pages plus reference table. Shipped via ground - $7.95. Free shipping with tree order.

Mica Pot - Round - 14" x 31/4"
Mica Pots imported from Korea are made of 80% Mica, 15% Polyethelene and 5% Graphite. Mica has a natural ability to stabilize the temperature of the soil in the pots. This promotes healthy root activity during the growing season and protects during the cold periods. These pots are extremely durable and will withstand the elements for years. The pot has a wide lip and is dark brown in color. Shipped via UPS ground - $12.95.