Large Chinese Elm Bonsai #003 elm Root pruning is also necessary

Root pruning is also necessary during repotting to maintain bonsai size and health

as they need fresh air and good light exposure

The mesh keeps the potting soil from escaping

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Because of its natural low and spreading growth habit

Large Chinese Elm Bonsai #003 elm Root pruning is also necessaryThe Chinese elm is a very popular choice of bonsai recommended for beginners as it is a strong tree that reacts well to pruning. If you want to practice clip and grow pruning look no further. Elms grows fast making it easy to build up a dense foliage mass by pruning alone within a few years. New shoots on an Elm will extend in any direction with alternating leaves getting bigger as the shoot gets longer. With them being quite an adaptable species,