Dwarf Princess Elm - Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido'

The Dwarf Princess Elm is a real miniature garden tree with a growth rate of 1 to 2 inches per year. Combine the tiniest of leaves with the most delicate branches, and you have a special gem for the miniature garden.

This tree is fragile. The cork-like wood breaks easily if you are creating a garden for children. 

Note that this tree is deciduous - It has dropped its leaves for the winter and will come back once the weather warms up in spring. 

This current batch is "pre-bonsai" - which means it has been grown to give you a head start for creating your own bonsai tree, the cultivars have been staked and manipulated at a young age to create early movement and unique shape. BUT it can be enjoyed as a miniature garden tree too. Just trim any wayward branches when you see them. Give it a gentle prune in late winter/early spring to keep the canopy bushy and in overall shape in-check.

• Tiny leaves and delicate branches
• Growth rate 1 to 2" per year

• Cold hardy to -20F, or zones 5-9
• Heat zones 9-5

• Full sun - avoid that hot summer afternoon sun to be safe
• Regular water until established
• Let dry out to barely damp in between to avoid over watering if planted in a container

• An outdoor plant