The Calamondin Orange Bonsai Tree, scientific name Citrus mitis, is native to southern China and is one of the most popular fruited bonsai trees. It produces brilliantly fragrant white flowers that are followed by miniature, flavorful oranges over the course of a year. Oranges don’t get bigger than a golf ball but are still eatable….
The Brush Cherry Bonsai Tree, scientific name Eugenia myrtifolia or Syzygium paniculatum, is native to tropical rain forests of Australia’s east coast. It produces very pretty, showy white flowers that are followed by beautiful red berries. Additional Information Family: Myrtaceae Botanical name: Eugenia myrtifolia or Syzygium paniculatum Common names: Brush Cherry, Scrub Cherry, Magenta Cherry…
The Fukien Tea Bonsai Tree, scientific name Carmona microphylla or Ehretia microphylla, is native to Southern China and other parts of Southeast Asia. It is a tropical tree which was once referred to as Carmona. It can be grown outdoors if you live in a warm climate but needs to be protected from cold temperatures….
The Japanese Kingsville Boxwood Bonsai Tree, botanical name Buxus microphylla, is native to Japan and Taiwan. Other species of the Buxus family are native to western and southern Europe, southwest, southern and eastern Asia, Africa, Madagascar, northernmost South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. With over 70 species in the Buxus family, there is…
The Willow Leaf Ficus Bonsai Tree, botanical name Ficus nerifolia or Ficus salicifolia, is one of the most popular indoor bonsai trees. The Willow Leaf Ficus Bonsai Tree has a brown-gray trunk topped with green, narrow, pointed leaves. It is possible to reduce leaf size through total defoliation of the tree during spring months. This…
The Ficus Bonsai Tree is a very common houseplant. With over 800 species and 2,000 varieties of ficus, everyone can find the right tree for their bonsai. One of my favorite varieties of ficus is a dwarf ficus also known as Ficus benjamina. If you are a beginner, ficus benjamina is one of the best…
The Jade Bonsai Tree, botanical name Portulacaria afra, is one of the most popular bonsai trees. Because it is very adaptive to different environments, drought tolerant, and easy to style, it is considered to be the best plant for beginners. Advanced bonsai enthusiasts also like it because it’s very easy to style. In the natural…
The Bald Cypress Bonsai Tree, botanical name Taxodium Distichum, is a great bonsai for a beginner who is just getting started in the hobby. It is inexpensive and very easy to grow. Bald Cypress can be found in many swampy areas of Florida and Louisiana. It grows up to 100 – 150 ft tall and…