The Chinese Bonsai (Penjing) has much less strict rules and is a more philosophical and spiritual form of art than Japanese bonsai. Chinese and Japanese bonsai have their differences but are very closely related and are sometimes difficult to distinguish. …
Like any other container plant bonsai trees need to be fertilized. Very often fertilizers are called plant food. That can confuse many beginners. Fertilizers are NOT food but rather vitamins for the tree. The real food for plants comes from …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …