Native to southeast Asia, the Chinese elm has a reputation as being a towering, statuesque tree. It can grow up to 80 feet tall, in fact, with a trunk diameter of more than three feet! However, despite its massive size, this plant is also one of the most commonly cultivated as a bonsai species. This …
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Often simply referred to as “snow rose,” the snow rose bonsai is one of the most beautiful plants you can grow in your home. The full-sized version of this plant is a subtropical shrub that remains small and compact. It is sometimes called the Japanese boxthorn and the tree of thousand stars. Blooming from spring …
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Growing up, there was a good chance you had a crabapple tree somewhere near your home – at least, if you lived in a temperate area of the Northern Hemisphere, that is. The word “crabapple” refers to a genus of more than 50 species of small shrubs and deciduous trees in the Rosaceae family, including …
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Portulacaria afra – the name might sound like a mouthful, so it might be easier to refer to this plant by another name. Luckily, it’s a bonsai plant that has plenty of alternatives (elephant bush, porkbush, dwarf jade plant, and spekboom, in Afrikaans, just to name a few!). An easy to care for plant, it …
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Wisteria is often grown because it is a vining beauty that can trail elegantly over facades and pergolas. In fact, if you live in the south or another moderate climate, you may have considered growing this plant in your own backyard (or perhaps you already do!). But did you know that Wisteria can also be …
If you’re new to growing bonsai, the thought of the task might seem overwhelming. Luckily, there are some plants that seem as though they are tailored for beginners. One of those plants in the Ficus bonsai. The ficus genus is part of the extensive family of mulberry plants and is one of the most popular …
Native to Brazil’s most beautiful rainforests, the Brazilian Rain Tree bonsai is a hardwood bonsai specimen worth your consideration. This plant has elegant leaves that furl together in the evening before opening up in the morning. It produces gorgeous white or pink flowers, each of which releases a tantalizing aroma. Along with species like the …
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Are you considering getting a bonsai tree? Or perhaps you were gifted one? Are you seeing them everywhere now, and you are wondering how you can get one? Or are you merely curious about how they get to be that size? Maybe you heard about the many psychological benefits of having a bonsai tree? (1) …
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If a classic bonsai plant is what you have in mind, you may want to consider growing the Japanese Black Pine bonsai. This quintessential bonsai plant is a vigorous grower that’s commonly found growing at its full height in Japanese ornamental gardens and parks. This plant is a very forgiving species, making it the opportune …
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First discovered in eastern China, the Ginkgo plant is just as unique as it is ancient. One of the last holdouts from prehistoric times, this plant is the perfect bonsai specimen. In fact, it dates back nearly 270 million years and is considered one of the world’s few living fossils. With a little bit of …
