Hokkaido elms on Etsy

[19Mateo83]

If anyone is looking for these Hokkaido elms, I found some on Etsy for a fair price.

Hokkaido Dwarf Chinese Elm - Ulmus parvifolia - 2.5" Pot - Fairy Garden/Bonsai​

 

[nuttiest]

Wow I didn't know about these, wonder if I am in zone for a dwarf, lacebark sure like it here. Very cool Mateo, thanks.

 

[19Mateo83]

Wow I didn't know about these, wonder if I am in zone for a dwarf, lacebark sure like it here. Very cool Mateo, thanks.

If you buy 2 the shipping only goes up a dollar fifty…. Ask me how I know

 

[Wulfskaar]

If you buy 2 the shipping only goes up a dollar fifty…. Ask me how I know

I hope you update this thread once you get them.

 

[19Mateo83]

I hope you update this thread once you get them.

I sure will, they should be here tomorrow or Friday.

 

[19Mateo83]

@Wulfskaar I did a full unboxing review and I am very happy with these little ones.

Hirt’s Gardens Unboxing Review!

So I recently ran across a random add on Etsy for Hokkaido dwarf Chinese elms. I have always wanted one for its microscopic foliage and it’s a tiny elm, who doesn't like tiny elms? I contacted the shop owner and asked a few questions. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about his stock and...

www.bonsainut.com

 

[MrFancyPlants]

I picked up a couple as well. I read they are hearty to zone 5.

 

[Scorpius]

I picked up a couple as well. I read they are hearty to zone 5.

They don't like their roots freezing. Keep them above 32 Fahrenheit

 

[Maiden69]

I don't get along with Hokkaido, but they also have Seiju... at the same price.

 

[boonefrog]

I just bought 3 of each Hokkaido and Seiju from Hirts on Etsy and they arrived today (a day earlier than estimated). Packed well and good condition.

 

[Bailey]

I just bought 3 of each Hokkaido and Seiju from Hirts on Etsy and they arrived today (a day earlier than estimated). Packed well and good condition.

I like Hirts quite a bit. They have been good to me on any issue I have if reported right away. I think I just got my sieju's from them about the same time you got yours. Do not let them dry out and they do not like cold

 

[Bailey]

Wow I didn't know about these, wonder if I am in zone for a dwarf, lacebark sure like it here. Very cool Mateo,

If anyone is looking for these Hokkaido elms, I found some on Etsy for a fair price.

Hokkaido Dwarf Chinese Elm - Ulmus parvifolia - 2.5" Pot - Fairy Garden/Bonsai​

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They sometimes have Hokkaido too

 

[boonefrog]

I like Hirts quite a bit. They have been good to me on any issue I have if reported right away. I think I just got my sieju's from them about the same time you got yours. Do not let them dry out and they do not like cold

All my Hokkaido's died over winter (zone 7b) in raised/mulched beds. Seiju survived.

 

[WNC Bonsai]

All 3 of the sejus I bought died over the winter. I had them in a window well along with another seju I got from bonsaify which survived so it wasn’t care or conditions. I think these were just not well rooted cuttings they shipped out too early when we all placed a bunch of orders at the same time.

 

[Bailey]

All 3 of the sejus I bought died over the winter. I had them in a window well along with another seju I got from bonsaify which survived so it wasn’t care or conditions. I think these were just not well rooted cuttings they shipped out too early when we all placed a bunch of orders at the same time.

I have noticed my cuttings that I get from them are also not root bound, I am trying to take extra care of the ones I have but I don't think mine can take the cold here and need a lot of light.

 

[19Mateo83]

I have noticed my cuttings that I get from them are also not root bound, I am trying to take extra care of the ones I have but I don't think mine can take the cold here and need a lot of light.

The ones I got last year made it through the winter just fine here in 7a/8b. I treat them like any other tree. I just sit them on the ground with the rest of my trees. One is even in a tiny tea cup size pot.

 

[Bailey]

The ones I got last year made it through the winter just fine here in 7a/8b. I treat them like any other tree. I just sit them on the ground with the rest of my trees. One is even in a tiny tea cup size pot.

Unfortunately I am zone 5 and it is much to cold for them here. I'm glad yours are doing well, I will have to find a way to safely trigger dormancy for mine next year

 

[rockm]

Hokkaido is hardy to zone 4. It should be hardy in your area with winter protection like a shed or unheated garage.

 

[Bailey]

Hokkaido is hardy to zone 4. It should be hardy in your area with winter protection like a shed or unheated garage.

So I have a 4 season porch that I don't heat, it's a bit drafty anyway. But neither seiju nor Hokkaido have survived it and I have tried for 2 winters now. I'll have to get creative next winter. There is too much new growth on my trees to risk it this year