Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parviflora) | 30+ seeds | Bonsai

Please find for sale 30+ fresh and pretty rare seeds for Ulmus Parviflora better known as Chinese Elm or Lacebark Elm. Hardy to most sheltered locations in the UK, this attractive and fast growing specimen tree, either for large pots on direct into the garden. It is also a very popular bonsai subject.

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Germination Guide

Chinese Elm, like most tree seeds benefit from a period of cold stratification. Stratification is a process of simulating natural conditions that the seeds must experience before germination can occur (if a seed germinates in the middle of winter it will die). In the wild, seed dormancy is usually overcome by the seed spending time in the ground through a winter period and having its hard seed coat softened up by frost and weathering action. This cold, moist period triggers the seed's embryo; its growth and subsequent expansion eventually break through the softened seed coat in its search for sun and nutrients.

• Get a handful or two of vermiculite, perlite or sterile compost (microwave compost in a plastic bowl for 3 minutes) then allow to cool.
• Add a little water to the mix. Should be moist but not wet
• Place in small ziplock bag
• Place in bottom fridge or in cold shed/outbuilding for 4-6 weeks
• Spread bag contents on a tray of moist compost.
• Cover very lightly with compost or vermiculite
• Keep in a warm place 15-25c
• Seedlings should appear after 15-25 days
• Keep moist - best to place seed tray inside a waterproof container and water from the bottom
• Pot on as required