The Barbados Cherry Bonsai, scientific name Malpighia Pendiculata, is a delightful tropical ornamental plant that produces beautiful pink flowers that grow in clusters. Flowers are followed by red edible berries. It is great for bonsai because of its small leaves that vary in shape from oval to holly, rough bark, and a root system that…
The Chinese Fringe Flower Bonsai Tree, scientific name Loropetalum chinensis, is native to Japan and southeastern Asia including southern China. It produces beautiful showy bright pink flowers. Easy to grow, cold hardy tree that can be grown indoors or outdoors. Additional Information Family: Hamamelidaceae Scientific name: Loropetalum chinensis Common Names: Chinese Fringe Flower, Loropetalum, Chinese…
The Japanese Honeysuckle Bonsai Tree, scientific name Lonicera japonica, is native to eastern Asia including China, Japan, and Korea. One interesting characteristic of this tree is that it is deciduous when grown in cold climates and evergreen in warm areas. It is a very cold hardy plant, and if grown in a colder climate, can…
The Glossy Privet Bonsai Tree, scientific name Ligustrum lucidum, is native to native to China, Korea, and Japan. Additional Information Family: Oleaceae (olive Family) Scientific name : Ligustrum lucidum Common Names: Glossy Privet, Wax-Leaf Privet, Wax-Leaf Ligustrum, Tree Privet. Origin: It is native to China, Korea, and Japan. Outdoor/Indoor Use: Both. Light Requirements: Full sun…
The Lignum Vitae Bonsai Tree, scientific name Guaiacum officinale, became very popular for its hard, extremely heavy wood known for its durability, waxiness, and self-lubricating qualities. It is the heaviest and densest wood in the world and will rapidly sink to the bottom when placed in water. Lignum vitae means “long life” in Latin, which…
The Mimosa Bonsai Tree, scientific name Leucaena leucocephala, is a deciduous plant that can tolerate drought and is easy to grow. It produces beautiful creamy flowers that look like powder puffs or pom poms. It is native to southern Mexico and northern Central America where it is widely planted for fodder and firewood. Great for…
The Bay Leaf Bonsai Tree, scientific name Laurus nobilis, is a shrubby evergreen with dark glossy leaves that are widely used as a culinary herb to flavor soups, stews, braises, and pates. It is native to the southern Mediterranean region. Great for indoors. Additional Information Family: Lauraceae Scientific name: Laurus nobilis Common Names: Bay Laurel,…
The Tangerine Bonsai Tree, scientific name Citrus reticulata ‘Kishu’, is known for its sweet, juicy, seedless, orange fruits “tangerines”. It also produces fragrant white flowers during the spring months. This tree is very easy to grow and maintain. It is great for indoors. Additional Information Family: Rutaceae Scientific name: Citrus reticulata ‘Kishu’ Common Names: Citrus…