How many types of elm bonsai are there? Which type of elm is used for bonsai?

1. Several types

Elm bonsai can generally be divided into two types: stump bonsai and landscape bonsai. The elm tree has intricate roots, is vigorous and ancient, has beautiful meanings and unique shapes. Its leaves, branches and stems all have certain ornamental value and are excellent materials for making bonsai.

1. Tree stump bonsai: It uses trees as the main material, emphasizes natural beauty, and is made according to the natural growth laws of the plants. Therefore, elm becomes the first choice for making tree stump bonsai. According to the natural growth and design characteristics of elm trees, they can be divided into various shapes, including straight trunk, horizontal trunk, slanted trunk, curved trunk, cliff, stone-attached, and weeping branch.

2. Landscape bonsai: Due to the growth habits of elm trees, they are not suitable for water bonsai, but they can be made into dry bonsai mainly made of soil, stone and wood. According to different design concepts, bonsai of different shapes can be made, ultimately reflecting the beauty of nature. The elm tree's trunk is vigorous and simple, and its leaves are elegant and graceful, which can well express the design connotation of natural beauty.

2. Which elm tree is suitable for bonsai?

There are many types of elm trees that are suitable for making bonsai. Common varieties include Alishan elm, white elm, long-sequenced elm, evergreen elm, weeping elm, spring elm, fruit elm, multi-veined elm, bare large-fruit elm, Harbin elm, drought elm, Hangzhou elm, black elm, red-fruit elm, false spring elm, green elm, green elm, dragon claw elm, American elm, Sichuan elm, small-fruit elm, drunkard's elm and many more.