| Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju' | |
|---|---|
 Seiju Elm bonsai | |
| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Seiju' |
| Origin | US |
TheChinese ElmcultivarUlmus parvifolia 'Seiju' is a dwarf variety, a sport of'Hokkaido'.[1]
'Seiju' is described as smaller thanCatlin and faster growing thanHokkaido, distinguished from the latter by its larger leaves.[2]
The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, toDutch elm disease, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf BeetleXanthogaleruca luteola.[3]
The tree is commercially available in the United States and Australia where it is popular as abonsai subject.[4] The tree was also listed in the UK until 2002.
(Widely available)
