The Water Jasmine Bonsai Tree, scientific name Wrightia religiosa, is a tropical shrub that loves hot and humid weather. It is grown mainly for its beautiful fragrant white flowers. It can tolerate heavy pruning and is very easy to style. This tree is sacred among Buddhists, hence one of the common names Sacred Buddhist. Great…
The Japanese Wisteria Bonsai Tree, scientific name Wisteria floribunda, is a deciduous shrub with dark green leaves and gray-brown trunk. It produces the most spectacular flowers out of the Wisteria family. Very showy, purple or white, pea-like, fragrant flowers grow in long-hanging clusters. It is a hardy tree, therefore needs to be grown outdoors. Additional…
The Top Hat Blueberry Bonsai Tree, scientific name Vaccinium corymbosum, is a deciduous shrub with interesting fall foliage, showy white flowers, and edible tasty berries. It is a hardy tree that needs to be grown outdoors. Additional Information Family: Ericaceae Scientific name: Vaccinium corymbosum Common Names: Top Hat Blueberry, Highbush Blueberry, Common Blueberry, Tall Blueberry….
The Star Jasmine Bonsai Tree, scientific name Trachelospermum jasminoides, is a beautiful evergreen vine with glossy dark green leaves and white fragrant flowers. Keep in mind that Star Jasmine is not a true jasmine but is so-named because of its rich fragrance. Because of its climbing habits, it is often used as a ground cover…
The Korean Lilac Bonsai Tree, scientific name Syringa meyeri or Syringa palibiniana, is a deciduous tree very urban tolerant, especially to heat and drought. In late spring, it produces showy fragrant violet-purple flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and birds. Generally, this tree is disease and pest-free and is completely resistant to powdery mildew. It is…
The Snow Rose Bonsai Tree, scientific name Serissa foetida or Serissa Japonica, is one of the most popular bonsai trees. It is a sub-tropical evergreen that produces small pretty flowers all year round. It has naturally small dark green leaves and a rough interesting trunk. This plant is great for indoors. Very often used by…
The Weeping Willow Bonsai Tree, scientific name Salix repens, is a low-growing deciduous shrub with slender pendulous branches. It produces attractive silvery catkins that turn yellow as they mature. This is a very hardy tree that can tolerate cold weather down to -20F, so keep it outdoors. Additional Information Family: Salicaceae Scientific name: Salix repens…
The Kilmarnock Willow Bonsai Tree, scientific name Salix caprea ‘kilmarnock’, is a deciduous weeping shrub with dark green leaves. In spring the bare branches are covered with large, fluffy, silvery male catkins followed by studded golden anthers. Female catkins are not as showy. This is a hardy tree that needs to be grown outdoors. This…