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With it being outdoors, what's the best action to do when it rains? Tomorrow and Wednesday I am expecting rain throughout both days - do I just bring it in to shelter until its dry/warm again?

Have you ever seen a tree in nature running for cover when it rains?

No, just leave it where it is. The rain washes dust that has settled on the leaf during dry days and make the tree photosyntesice more effective. And it adds humidity to the air which the tree love.

But beware of light rain. It may not be enough water for the tree. Sometimes one really need to take the rainjacket on and go out and water the trees. Unless it is WNGD

In short.....do not pamper your tree. They are not warm blooded animals that need warmth and shelter. They are plants that has evolved to sit in one place all their lives. Not only have they evolved to tolerate sun, cloud, rain, temperature fluctuations etc, they have evolved to love it and thrive in it. They are just as comfortable indoors at all times as you would be outdoors at all times.

Got it, thank you! Sorry for the silly questions, just being overly cautious as I don't want to kill my first tree like I have with one too many fussy houseplants but guess thats the part of learning these hobbies

Not silly questions at all. Basic, but not silly. My answer however was partly a little silly. ?

I think the issue with "fussy houseplants" is just the same as bonsai. That there are not really any plants in the whole world that has developed in constant 20c, no rain, low light and low humidity. Some will tollerate it and live, few will flower, most will just die. It is when one pay attention to the plants natural habitat and yearly cycle and try to replicate it success will come. The term houseplant is just so missleading.

Thank you for your advice earlier in the year, my Chinese elm has flourished being outside.

Now the temperature is starting to drop and winter is approaching I wondered what the best approach would be for my tree? Where I have it now isn’t that secure and has no coverage -?it got blown over from the wind already the other day.?

You are in UK. Chinese elms are totally hardy in most of UK and can be kept outdoors all year.

Geoff is in UK and will proboably Chip in with first hand experience soon

I see, I was just wondering if the frequent rainfall would be too much for the tree and cause root rot

Not if it is in an appropriate soil mix for your area.

Probably not, it is in the same soil it came in from the nursery - I assume it's just coco/peat

Then it may make sence to keep it under a roof in winter and come spring repot it into a more suitable mix.