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| I don't know if i am supposed to start my own topic with an introduction but there's really no point standing around thinking 'should I post? Shouldn't I post?' so i thought i might as well, how else would I know? ^_^ Anyway, You can call me Ames, i'm an avid gardener which is unusual for my age apparently but still. I currently live in Wales, UK, a few miles away from Cardiff. I got given this bonsai tree as a gift (My friend believed i ought to have a house plant so i'd have something to do while it's raining  )) but have no idea of it's type though i suspect it's a chinese elm. 
I'd like to get it's species confirmed before i do anything to it, other than water it because each species has a different care guide.
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| HelloAmes and welcome. You are most likely correct with the id. Ulmus parvifolia but it would be happier outside than being a houseplant. If it stays indoors, give it the best of light, humidity and turn it frequently to avoid lop-sided development. It will reach for available light, become lanky and weaker in the house. They are sold as indoor trees by dealers and will live for a fair time inside but they deteriorate. It is not natural for a tree to grow indoors, as you, a gardener, will appreciate. Come back with any observations or questions.
My name is Don and I'm a bonsaiholic.
My imaginary friend Givitago takes over when I'm not sure of myself in print. He's not a complete fool - several bits are missing.
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| Out in the garden it shall go then, My good friend will not be happy that her plan failed but when did that matter? hehe I'll make sure i return regularly though hopefully on good terms rather than bad.
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Yeah get it outside it will be a happy tree then. 90% sure its an elm due to the bark etc,but the picture is making the leaves look kinda fig like.Might just be the flash etc and its late lol.
They leaves dont look elm like.
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Perhaps we should ask Ames for a close-up of a leaf so that we can see the toothed edges.
My name is Don and I'm a bonsaiholic.
My imaginary friend Givitago takes over when I'm not sure of myself in print. He's not a complete fool - several bits are missing.
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Stymie (4/26/2009)
Perhaps we should ask Ames for a close-up of a leaf so that we can see the toothed edges.Yeah close up would be good.They look to bright and smooth in that pic and a funny colour.
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| hello all the look of the leaves in the pic look like a sagereta theezans ( chinese bird plumb ) or a Ligustrum Ovalfolium ( Privet) .
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hendo00567 (4/26/2009)
hello all the look of the leaves in the pic look like a sagereta theezans ( chinese bird plumb ) or a Ligustrum Ovalfolium ( Privet) . Everyone mythed at the leaves,and its not a Privet for sure.
sagereta theezans Bingo thats what it is.
if it is that for sure.Then they like humidity,So a humidity tray is good.and they dont like it to cold.
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hendo00567 (4/26/2009)
hello all the look of the leaves in the pic look like a sagereta theezans ( chinese bird plumb ) or a Ligustrum Ovalfolium ( Privet) .
Hmmmmm A Privet you say? listen i am no tree expert but i know a Privet when i see one and that is not a Privet...
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he said the leaves look like,Not that is it one.
and its a sagereta theezans anyway
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