Chinese elm
The Chinese elm is certainly the most well-known deciduous bonsai as it can be seen on all the shelves of supermarkets and garden centres. It is considered a beginner's bonsai and many enthusiasts took their first steps in this tree with a Chinese elm. However, he deserves to have his coat of arms gilded in the eyes of all. It has small leaves, grows quickly and you get very dense foliage plateaus within a few years. Over time, its bark becomes rougher with a beautiful patina that marks the passage of time. The Chinese elm in bonsai lends itself to almost any shape and aesthetic, from the very Chinese shape to a very natural appearance of a tree in nature.