80-foot tree. Native American elms (Ulmus americana) have slightly fuzzy winged seeds, and the trees are better-known for having been decimated by Dutch elm disease, a fungal infection spread by ...

The tree produces small, inconspicuous flowers in the spring. Growing the English Elm Bonsai Tree: 1. Soil: The English elm bonsai tree prefers well-draining soil with good water retention capacity.