potting question

Is this tree alright? Are the spots something to worry about? I got this tree delivered on July 31. It came from Brussels Bonsai and shipped from Mississippi to Central California (zone 9b). There were a few yellow leaves, many simply broken in half, and some with spots when it arrived. I...

I went to Garland's in Corvallis (can't recommend enough!) And bought a Chinese elm in a pot. Looks to me to be about 5 years old (I could and probably am so WRONG). I enjoy the trunk which is why I bought it but upon further inspection it looks like it was planted quite deep in the pot? I...