Chinese Elm? Not too sure

So I picked up this 'little tree' today. I was told that it was a chinese elm, but the leaves do not look anything like the chinese elm that I used to have (RIP). Is this just a different type of elm, or something different altogether. Thanks in advance!

The 'whole' tree


The leaves are smoother than the chinese elm I used to have. It had a jagged edge instead of a smooth edge.

It looks like a Serissa to me.

Yep, looks like a Serissa. I hate them, very temperamental trees. They seem to like to die if light and humidity levels aren't what they want them to be at. I've given up on trying to grow them

I forgot to mention that even though the tree is at a relatively young age, it already has some "peeling" bark. Is this another characteristic of Serissa?

I agree it looks like a Serissa. Put it in some sun. It should bloom soon. Are you sure you want to tie it in a knot like that? Get some bonsai books out of the library & get some ideas on styling.
Iris

Looks like dwarf pomegranate to me.

milehigh_7 wrote:Looks like dwarf pomegranate to me.

Hmm, I'm not sure the bark is dark enough to be Pomegranate. It's light enough to be Serissa, at least.

bonsaisr wrote:I agree it looks like a Serissa. Put it in some sun. It should bloom soon. Are you sure you want to tie it in a knot like that? Get some bonsai books out of the library & get some ideas on styling.
Iris

What is wrong with the "knot"? It's mostly the reason I chose this tree. I had not seen something like this before, and I thought it looked neat and different.

It's your tree. There is no dispute about tastes. But before you make it permanent, view our galleries and photos from bonsai shows. As I said, get some bonsai books out of the library and see what the world's finest bonsai look like. Then decide.
Iris

nyxm wrote:

Well put Iris,

And dude take of off the wall, it will drain better

Haha ^^

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