Ulmus Parvifolia 'Chinese Elm' Seeds

Grow an elegant Chinese Elm bonsai tree with these Ulmus Parvifolia seeds!

Instructions:

We recommend using the following to sow the seeds: 

• 12 Cavity Greenhouse or Planter with Humidity Dome
• Soil Pellets or Soil Pods 
• Liquid Fertilizer 

Stratification in a fridge for 2-3 weeks is recommended but optional. Plant in a greenhouse, put on a greenhouse >70F and under grow lights or by a windowsill with indirect sunlight. Make sure humidity dome has condensation, if not, the soil may need to be watered or the greenhouse needs to be moved to a warmer spot.

The seeds germinate relatively quickly, keep the seedlings well-watered and warm and once they reach ~6", you can repot them.

(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)

These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.

About the seeds:

difficulty	beginner | intermediate | advanced
germination time	2-4 weeks
depth	1/8"-1/4”
spacing	1-3 seeds per nursery pot or greenhouse tray cell
recommended planter	2"-4" nursery pot or greenhouse to start (no terra cotta)
time to maturity	several years
seed prep	pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none
method	greenhouse | paper towel method
temperature	temperate climate

About the Plants:

description	tall tree with delicate leaves
difficulty	beginner | intermediate | advanced
growth speed	slow | medium | fast
size of plant	outdoors >80ft tall. As a bonsai, much smaller.
light	full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights
soil	well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix
temperature	warm | cool
pet-friendly	cats | dogs | no
pests	few pests
fertilization	heavy | moderate | light