The Hinoki False Cypress Bonsai Tree, scientific name Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Compacta’, is native to southern Japan and the island of Taiwan. This is an evergreen conifer with dark green fan-like foliage and reddish bark. It is a hardy tree that needs to be grown outdoors. Additional Information Family: Cupressaceae Scientific name: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Compacta’ Common…
The Flowering Quince Bonsai Tree, scientific name Chaenomeles speciosa, is native to eastern Asia in Japan, China, and Korea. This is one of my favorite trees for bonsai. This deciduous shrub produces gorgeous pink, red, or white flowers and fragrant yellowish fruits. Fruit is editable but tart, and can be used for jelly making. Flowering…
The Rock Hornbeam Bonsai Tree, scientific name Carpinus turczaninovii, is native to Korea, China, and Japan. It is a deciduous tree, meaning it sheds its leaves annually. Great tree for outdoors or indoors. Rock Hornbeam is used a lot for bonsai styles where roots are exposed. Additional Information Family: Betulaceae Scientific name: Carpinus turczaninovi Common…
The Flamingo Lily Bonsai Tree, scientific name Anthurium andraeanum, is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It has gorgeous rosy-pink flowers that are supported by slender upright stems. This is a tropical plant that was specially hybridized for use as houseplants due to their trouble-free growing requirements. Additional Information Family: Araceae (Arum family) Scientific name: Anthurium…
The Chinese Taro Bonsai Tree, scientific name Alocasia cucullata, is native to China and Taiwan. The main characteristic of this bonsai is its heart-shaped glossy leaves, hence the common name Taro Bonsai. It also has a very interesting thick robust trunk It adapts to indoor conditions very well and requires very little maintenance as long…
The Chinese Perfume Bonsai Tree, scientific name Aglaia odorata, is native to China where it is classified as near threatened. This is a beautiful bushy tree that has similar characteristics to Orange Jasmine Tree. It produces yellow fragrant flowers that don’t open. They are shaped as grains of rice, hence one of the common names,…
The Desert Rose Bonsai Tree, scientific name Adenium obesum, is native to Eastern Africa and southern Arabia. It is a shrubby evergreen that survives in desert to deciduous climates, hence the tree name Desert Rose. The unique character of the tree is its swollen trunk with huge muscular roots that are used to create spectacular…
The Sweet Acacia Bonsai Tree, scientific name Acacia farnesiana or Vachellia farnesiana, has been found in tropical and semi-tropical climates all over the world, including North America, South America, Africa, Northern Australia, and Southern Asia. This fast-growing thorny bonsai tree is recognized for its beautiful fragrant yellow flowers that are widely used in the perfume…