Orange Jasmine Bonsai Tree, scientific name Murraya paniculata, produces beautiful white flowers that release wonderful sweet smell attracting bees and birds. Easy to grow and maintain. Great for indoors.
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Family: Rutaceae
Scientific Name: Murraya paniculata syn. Murraya exotica, Chalcas paniculata, Chalcas exotica. (more…)
Dawn Redwood Bonsai Tree, scientific name Metasequoia glyptostroboides, is a very cold hardy tree that can tolerate freezing temperatures down to -20F. Thought to be extinct, but re-discovered in the 1940′s. Dawn Redwood is often confused with baldcypress.
It is one of only a few deciduous conifers, meaning it sheds its leaves annually. It has interesting bark and bright green lacy needle-like leaves. Has to be grown outdoors.
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Family: Cupressaceae
Scientific name: Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Common Names: Dawn Redwood, Redwood.
Origin: Native to Sichuan and Hubei provinces in west-central China. (more…)
Turk’s Cap Bonsai Tree, scientific name Malvaviscus arboreus, produces very beautiful red flowers that attract a lot of bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The flowers are similar to Hibiscus however they never fully open. Great for indoors.
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Family: Malvaceae
Scientific name: Malvaviscus arboreus var. mexicanus var. drummondii
Common Names: Turk’s Cap, Dwarf Hibiscus, Turk’s Turban, Wax Mallow, Ladies Teardrop, Scotchman’s Purse. (more…)
Barbados Cherry Bonsai Tree, scientific name Malpighia glabra, is a delightful tropical ornamental plant that produces beautiful pink flowers witch 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 is naturally exposed.
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Family: Malpighiaceae
Scientific name: Malpighia glabra (more…)
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.
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Family: Hamamelidaceae
Scientific name: Loropetalum chinensis
Common Names: Chinese Fringe Flower, Loropetalum, Chinese Witch Hazel. (more…)
Japanese Honeysuckle Bonsai Tree, scientific name Lonicera japonica, is native 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 tolerate temperatures down to -20F.
This plant is used in traditional Chinese medicine. It bears fragrant flowers that produces honey-flavored nectar that attracts bees and birds, hence the common name Japanese Honeysuckle.
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Glossy Privet Bonsai Tree, scientific name Ligustrum lucidum, is native to native to China, Korea and Japan.
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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. (more…)
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 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 comes from its medical uses. The resin has been used to treat a variety of medical conditions from coughs to arthritis.
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Family: Zygophyllaceae
Scientific name: Guaiacum officinale
Common Names: Lignum Vitae, Tree of Life, Ironwood, Guajacum, Guaiac, Lignum Benedictum, Lignum Sanctum, Palus Sanctus. (more…)
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 puff or pom poms. It is native to southern Mexico and northern Central America where it is widely planted for fodder and firewood. Great for indoors.
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Family: Mimosaceae
Scientific name: Leucaena leucocephala., Acacia glauca Willd., Leucaena glabrata Rose, Leucaena glauca auct., Mimosa leucocephala Lam. (more…)
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 southern Mediterranean region. Great for indoors.
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Family: Lauraceae
Scientific name: Laurus nobilis
Common Names: Bay Laurel, Bay, Bay Leaf, Laurel, Sweet Bay. (more…)
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