Hinoki False Cypress Bonsai Tree Care

The Hinoki False Cypress Bonsai Tree, scientific name Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Compacta’, is native to southern Japan and the island of Taiwan. This is an evergreen conifer with dark green fan-like foliage and reddish bark. It is a hardy tree that …

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Flowering Quince Bonsai Tree Care

The Flowering Quince Bonsai Tree, scientific name Chaenomeles speciosa, is native to eastern Asia in Japan, China, and Korea. This is one of my favorite trees for bonsai. This deciduous shrub produces gorgeous pink, red, or white flowers and fragrant …

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Rock Hornbeam Bonsai Tree Care

The Rock Hornbeam Bonsai Tree, scientific name Carpinus turczaninovii, is native to Korea, China, and Japan. It is a deciduous tree, meaning it sheds its leaves annually. Great tree for outdoors or indoors. Rock Hornbeam is used a lot for …

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Flamingo Lily Bonsai Tree Care

The Flamingo Lily Bonsai Tree, scientific name Anthurium andraeanum, is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It has gorgeous rosy-pink flowers that are supported by slender upright stems. This is a tropical plant that was specially hybridized for use as houseplants …

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Chinese Taro Bonsai Tree Care

The Chinese Taro Bonsai Tree, scientific name Alocasia cucullata, is native to China and Taiwan. The main characteristic of this bonsai is it’s hear-shaped glossy leaves, hence the common name Taro Bonsai. It also has a very interesting thick robust …

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Chinese Perfume Bonsai Tree Care

The Chinese Perfume Bonsai Tree, scientific name Aglaia odorata, is native to China where it is classified as near threatened. This is a beautiful bushy tree that has similar characteristics to Orange Jasmine Tree. It produces yellow fragrant flowers that …

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Desert Rose Bonsai Tree Care

The Desert Rose Bonsai Tree, scientific name Adenium obesum, is native to Eastern Africa and southern Arabia. It is a shrubby evergreen that survives in desert to deciduous climates, hence the tree name Desert Rose. The unique character of the …

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Sweet Acacia Bonsai Tree Care

The Sweet Acacia Bonsai Tree, scientific name Acacia farnesiana or Vachellia farnesiana, has been found in tropical and semi-tropical climates all over the world, including North America, South America, Africa, Northern Australia, and Southern Asia. This fast growing thorny bonsai …

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