A Chinese elm treecan be grown in two primary forms -- the ordinary tree, which can grow to be 60 feet tall or more, and the bonsai form, which is a miniature version of the large tree. Both types of trees need regular pruning to remain healthy, although the full-size Chinese elm n...
Simply pull the tree from the container, and prune away the outer inch or two of matted roots. Then prune away any thick, woody roots. Thats it! Now replant into the same container, or one just slightly bigger if you want the tree to grow larger. Make sure to use a potting mix ...