One of the rarer bonsai trees is the Chinese Lacebark Elm. This tree is similar to the Chinese Elm bonsai, yet it has a slightly different look to it. It’s a very tough bonsai that is capable of surviving just about everything—sure, it may drop all of its leaves after a move and seem like it’s going to slowly die off, but it almost always grows back after a short amount of time. The Lacebark Elm can be either an indoor or outdoor bonsai, so it’s a great fit in any bonsai garden. Because of its hardy nature, the Chinese Lacebark is appropriate for a beginner, yet its unique look makes it a bonsai any collector would enjoy.
When it comes to deciding how to display your Chinese Lacebark Elm, there are actually a number of different rules. For example, you want the trunk to lean towards the viewer, not away or off to the side. Your bonsai should have only one apex, and it, too, should lean towards its viewer. This may sound very odd, and you may wonder why these rules are important. It all goes back to the traditional bonsai of Japanese Bonsai and the many aesthetic notions they had. While the rules may be odd, they truly do enhance how your bonsai looks.
