
Brad's Bonsais


Celtis sinensis: Chinese Hackberry
Outdoor
A Chinese Hackberry is extremely hardy and can be kept on a balcony sheltered from the wind. It can be brought inside but needs to be kept by a sunny window. Outside the tree can be provided with as much sun as you desire as long as the soil is kept moist.
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist at all times including summer and winter. Over watering can also be a problem with the Chinese Hackberry so try find a balance.
Re-Potting
Re-pot every one to two years and keep in the shade for about two weeks after re-potting to ensure the plant is happy (this is good practice when re-potting any Bonsai).
Training
Pinch out the tips of new growth when two leaves have formed, doing this help dramatically with the leaf reduction.