Pick up this great gift idea. Patience is a virtue. The centuries-old Japanese tradition of bonsai stems from the meditative pursuit of the essence of nature over years of cultivation. Begin your exploration of this horticultural tradition with these bonsai specimen kits. Each one includes everything you need to start growing your own Japanese elm bonsai tree--seeds growing medium bonsai pruners detailed directions and a recycled US steel grow box. A tree with classic character Japanese Elm (Zelkova serrata) makes a truly distinctive bonsai. Long delicate branches with small serrated leaves that turn orange and yellow in autumn give this tree year-round appeal. It's considered to be one of the best bonsais for winter when its array of attractive branches are not hidden by leaves. Kit made in Idaho. Click here and here for more bonsai trees! Essential Details: Made from: metal growing medium recycled steel japanese elm seeds