What is the name of this tree? - currently a bonsai

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I'm trying to find the name of this tree. It's currently a bonsai and isn't doing very well, indoors or out. It came with no identification and very basic instructions like "don't let it dry out." Hoping if I know the type I can better care for it.

I'm the kind of person who feels sad when a houseplant dies. Losing a bonsai would be like killing a relative...

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score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 30 '14 at 17:54

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Pretty sure it's a Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata).

answered Dec 30 '14 at 17:54

J. Musser

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Oooh it's deciduous. So it's probably fine. Just dropping all its leaves. And here I was freaking out. – user1066609 Dec 30 '14 at 18:08
@user1066609 What season is it where you are? – J. Musser Dec 30 '14 at 21:45
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And what location. It should only be inside if the winters are too harsh for it outside. – nportelli Jan 05 '15 at 19:41
I've got a japanese zelkova bonsai, and the leaves in the OPs picture look too thick and stiff, and the serrations aren't pointy enough. – standgale Jan 11 '15 at 08:39
@standgale Yeah, there are a lot of variations. – J. Musser Jan 29 '15 at 03:01

What is the name of this tree? - currently a bonsai

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