Chinese Elm Artisan Engineered Distressed Select Better 3/8″ x 5″ x 1-4′

Chinese Elm is considered the hardest of the elms. Owing to its superior hardness, toughness and resistance to splitting, Chinese Elm is said to be the best of all woods for chisel handles and similar uses. Owing to its versatility and ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures, light, and humidity conditions, Chinese Elm is a popular choice as a bonsai species, and is perhaps the single most widely available. It is considered a good choice for beginners because of it high tolerance of pruning.