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The Bonsai Bay Tree Atlas

Explore the living world of bonsai through the Bonsai Bay Tree Atlas. Discover popular bonsai trees, learn their care needs, understand their growth habits, and find the right species for your home, garden, or collection.

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110 tree guides

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Ficus Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenEasy

Ficus Bonsai

Ficus retusa, Ficus microcarpa and related figs

tropical fig with glossy leaves, forgiving roots and strong back-budding

Beginner-friendlyIndoor in the UK, outdoor in warm summer weather
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Dwarf Jade Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenEasy

Dwarf Jade Bonsai

Portulacaria afra / Crassula ovata

succulent bonsai with small fleshy leaves, a chunky trunk and excellent drought tolerance

Beginner-friendlyIndoor in the UK, summer outdoors above cool night temperatures
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Fukien Tea Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenChallenging

Fukien Tea Bonsai

Carmona retusa / Ehretia microphylla

small-leaved tropical tree with white flowers and dark berries when conditions are good

Indoor in the UK, sheltered outdoors only in warm summer
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Azalea Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Azalea Bonsai

Rhododendron species, especially Satsuki azalea

flowering evergreen shrub famous for spring and early summer blossom and naturally small leaves

Outdoor, with winter protection for the roots
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Snow Rose Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenChallenging

Snow Rose Bonsai

Serissa japonica / Serissa foetida

fine twiggy shrub with tiny leaves, pale bark and small star-like flowers

Indoor in the UK, warm sheltered outdoors in summer
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Bougainvillea Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Bougainvillea Bonsai

Bougainvillea species

tropical climber with papery coloured bracts and fast thickening woody stems

Indoor conservatory or bright window in UK, outdoors in warm summer
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Sweet Plum Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Sweet Plum Bonsai

Sageretia theezans

small-leaved tropical shrub with flaky bark, fine branching and occasional tiny fruits

Indoor in the UK, summer outdoors in mild sheltered weather
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Boxwood Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenEasy to Moderate

Boxwood Bonsai

Buxus species

dense evergreen shrub with tiny leaves, rough bark and strong suitability for formal bonsai shapes

Beginner-friendlyOutdoor, with shelter from severe frost in shallow pots
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Olive Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Olive Bonsai

Olea europaea

Mediterranean evergreen with silver-green leaves, rugged bark and excellent old-tree character

Outdoor in mild UK areas with winter protection, or bright cool conservatory
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Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenEasy

Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai

Schefflera arboricola

tropical houseplant bonsai with umbrella-like leaflets and strong tolerance of indoor conditions

Beginner-friendlyIndoor in the UK, warm outdoor summer only
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Money Tree Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenEasy to Moderate

Money Tree Bonsai

Pachira aquatica

tropical tree often sold with braided trunks, palmate leaves and a soft green canopy

Indoor in the UK
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Privet Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenEasy

Privet Bonsai

Ligustrum species

vigorous small-leaved shrub with fast growth, dense branching and good recovery from pruning

Beginner-friendlyMostly outdoor, some tropical privets can be kept indoors very bright
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Cotoneaster Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenEasy

Cotoneaster Bonsai

Cotoneaster species

small-leaved shrub valued for white flowers, red berries and natural aged-looking branching

Beginner-friendlyOutdoor
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Citrus or Lemon Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Citrus or Lemon Bonsai

Citrus limon, Citrus sinensis and related citrus

evergreen fruiting tree with fragrant blossom, glossy leaves and miniature fruit appeal

Bright indoor, greenhouse or conservatory in the UK; summer outdoors
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Brazilian Rain Tree Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Brazilian Rain Tree Bonsai

Chloroleucon tortum / Pithecellobium tortum

tropical tree with compound leaves, pale bark, thorns and responsive growth

Indoor in the UK, warm summer outdoors
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Brush Cherry Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Brush Cherry Bonsai

Syzygium paniculatum / Eugenia myrtifolia

evergreen myrtle relative with glossy leaves, creamy flowers and colourful new growth

Bright indoor or frost-free greenhouse in the UK
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Japanese Holly Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Japanese Holly Bonsai

Ilex crenata

small-leaved evergreen holly with boxwood-like foliage and refined twigging

Outdoor
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Premna Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Premna Bonsai

Premna species

tropical shrub with small leaves, rapid growth and excellent response to carving and pruning

Tropical, indoor in the UK with summer outdoors when warm
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Jasmine / Gardenia Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenChallenging

Jasmine / Gardenia Bonsai

Gardenia jasminoides and related species

evergreen flowering shrub valued for glossy leaves and strongly scented white flowers

Bright indoor or frost-free greenhouse in the UK
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Crepe Myrtle Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Crepe Myrtle Bonsai

Lagerstroemia indica

flowering tree with smooth peeling bark, summer blossom and attractive autumn colour

Outdoor in mild months, frost-protected in cold UK areas
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Myrtle Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Myrtle Bonsai

Myrtus communis

Mediterranean evergreen with small aromatic leaves, white flowers and old bark character

Outdoor in mild UK areas with winter protection, or cool bright frost-free shelter
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Water Jasmine Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Water Jasmine Bonsai

Wrightia religiosa

tropical flowering tree with small leaves, drooping white fragrant flowers and fine twigs

Indoor or greenhouse in the UK, warm summer outdoors
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Bamboo Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Bamboo Bonsai

Bambusoideae / dwarf bamboo species

evergreen grass used for forest, clump and accent-style bonsai displays

Mostly outdoor, some tropical types indoors with strong light
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Aralia Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Aralia Bonsai

Polyscias species, including Ming aralia

tropical foliage bonsai with finely divided leaves and a delicate tree-like outline

Indoor in the UK
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Fuchsia Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Fuchsia Bonsai

Fuchsia species

flowering shrub with hanging bell-shaped flowers and quick thickening stems

Outdoor in summer, frost-free overwintering in the UK
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Wattle Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate to Challenging

Wattle Bonsai

Acacia species

fine-leaved or phyllode-bearing tree with bright yellow flowers and rugged trunks

Outdoor in mild frost-free conditions or cool bright protection in the UK
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Firethorn Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenEasy to Moderate

Firethorn Bonsai

Pyracantha species

thorny shrub with white spring flowers and red, orange or yellow berries

Outdoor
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Hibiscus Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Hibiscus Bonsai

Hibiscus species

flowering tropical shrub with large colourful blooms and vigorous warm-season growth

Bright indoor or greenhouse in the UK, summer outdoors
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Eucalypt Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenChallenging

Eucalypt Bonsai

Eucalyptus species

fast-growing Australian tree with aromatic leaves, smooth bark and strong apical growth

Outdoor, with frost tolerance depending on species; protect shallow pots
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Barbados Cherry Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Barbados Cherry Bonsai

Malpighia glabra / Malpighia emarginata

tropical fruiting shrub with small leaves, pink flowers and red cherry-like fruit

Indoor or greenhouse in the UK, warm summer outdoors
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Camellia Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Camellia Bonsai

Camellia species

evergreen flowering shrub with glossy leaves and elegant winter or spring flowers

Outdoor, with frost protection for buds and roots
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Pigeon Pea Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Pigeon Pea Bonsai

Cajanus cajan

tropical leguminous shrub with compound leaves, flowers and seed pods

Warm indoor or greenhouse in the UK
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Desmodium Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Desmodium Bonsai

Desmodium species

tropical shrub with compound leaves and delicate flowers, sometimes used for unusual bonsai forms

Warm indoor or greenhouse in the UK
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Lilac Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Lilac Bonsai

Syringa species

flowering shrub known for fragrant spring blooms and attractive old bark

Outdoor
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Tamarind Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Tamarind Bonsai

Tamarindus indica

tropical tree with fine compound leaves, textured bark and elegant spreading growth

Indoor in the UK, warm summer outdoors
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Honeysuckle Bonsai
DeciduousEasy to Moderate

Honeysuckle Bonsai

Lonicera species

vigorous shrub or climber with small leaves, flowers and strong back-budding

Beginner-friendlyOutdoor
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Natal Plum Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Natal Plum Bonsai

Carissa macrocarpa

thorny evergreen shrub with glossy leaves, fragrant white flowers and red plum-like fruit

Indoor or frost-free greenhouse in the UK
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Barberry Bonsai
DeciduousEasy to Moderate

Barberry Bonsai

Berberis species

thorny shrub with small leaves, yellow flowers, berries and excellent autumn colour in deciduous types

Beginner-friendlyOutdoor
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Duranta Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Duranta Bonsai

Duranta erecta and related species

tropical shrub with small leaves, purple flowers and golden berries on mature plants

Indoor or frost-free greenhouse in the UK
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Chinese Fringe Flower Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Chinese Fringe Flower Bonsai

Loropetalum chinense

evergreen shrub with small leaves, pink strap-like flowers and purple-leaf cultivars

Outdoor with winter protection in cold areas
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Streblus Asper Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Streblus Asper Bonsai

Streblus asper

tropical small-leaved tree with naturally rugged bark and dense fine branching

Tropical indoor or greenhouse in the UK
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Elaeagnus Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenEasy to Moderate

Elaeagnus Bonsai

Elaeagnus species

tough shrub with silvery foliage, small fragrant flowers and good resilience

Outdoor
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Cork Oak Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Cork Oak Bonsai

Quercus suber

Mediterranean oak famous for thick corky bark and small evergreen leaves

Outdoor with frost protection in UK bonsai pots
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Pieris Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate to Challenging

Pieris Bonsai

Pieris japonica

acid-loving evergreen shrub with red new growth and hanging clusters of spring flowers

Outdoor, sheltered from harsh sun and wind
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Rosemary Bonsai
Broadleaf EvergreenModerate

Rosemary Bonsai

Salvia rosmarinus / Rosmarinus officinalis

aromatic Mediterranean shrub with tiny leaves, blue flowers and rugged bark with age

Outdoor, with shelter from prolonged wet cold
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Chinese Elm Bonsai
DeciduousEasy

Chinese Elm Bonsai

Ulmus parvifolia

classic beginner bonsai with small leaves, attractive bark and strong response to pruning

Beginner-friendlyOutdoor is best, but can adapt to a very bright cool indoor position
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Japanese Maple Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Japanese Maple Bonsai

Acer palmatum

elegant deciduous maple loved for fine branching, spring colour and autumn display

Outdoor
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Cherry Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Cherry Bonsai

Prunus species

flowering deciduous tree known for spring blossom, smooth bark and seasonal beauty

Outdoor
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Wisteria Bonsai
DeciduousModerate to Challenging

Wisteria Bonsai

Wisteria species

vigorous flowering vine trained as bonsai for hanging racemes of purple, white or pink flowers

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Jacaranda Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Jacaranda Bonsai

Jacaranda mimosifolia

tropical tree with fern-like leaves and purple flowers on mature, strong specimens

Bright indoor or greenhouse in the UK, summer outdoors
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Japanese Elm / Zelkova Bonsai
DeciduousEasy to Moderate

Japanese Elm / Zelkova Bonsai

Zelkova serrata

fine-branched deciduous tree prized for broom style, tiny leaves and beautiful winter silhouette

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Oak Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Oak Bonsai

Quercus species

strong character tree with rugged bark, lobed leaves and a powerful ancient look

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Weeping Willow Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Weeping Willow Bonsai

Salix species

fast-growing tree with flexible hanging shoots and a naturally graceful silhouette

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Flame Tree Bonsai
DeciduousModerate to Challenging

Flame Tree Bonsai

Delonix regia / Royal Poinciana

tropical tree with fern-like foliage and spectacular red-orange flowers on mature specimens

Bright indoor or greenhouse in the UK
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Desert Rose Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Desert Rose Bonsai

Adenium obesum

succulent bonsai with swollen caudex, glossy leaves and bright trumpet flowers

Indoor in the UK, summer outdoors only warm
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Pomegranate Bonsai
DeciduousEasy to Moderate

Pomegranate Bonsai

Punica granatum

small-leaved tree with orange-red flowers, decorative fruit and gnarled bark with age

Outdoor with frost protection in shallow pots; bright frost-free shelter in cold areas
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Ginkgo Bonsai
Pines & ConifersModerate

Ginkgo Bonsai

Ginkgo biloba

ancient species with fan-shaped leaves, golden autumn colour and upright growth

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Trident Maple Bonsai
DeciduousEasy to Moderate

Trident Maple Bonsai

Acer buergerianum

vigorous maple with small three-lobed leaves, strong roots and excellent ramification

Beginner-friendlyOutdoor
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Baobab Bonsai
DeciduousChallenging

Baobab Bonsai

Adansonia species

iconic dry-season tree with swollen trunk, seasonal leaves and strong African savannah character

Indoor / greenhouse in the UK
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Chinese Pepper Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Chinese Pepper Bonsai

Zanthoxylum piperitum and related species

small-leaved aromatic tree with textured bark and attractive compound foliage

Bright indoor or frost-free shelter in UK, summer outdoors
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Apple and Crabapple Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Apple and Crabapple Bonsai

Malus species

flowering and fruiting tree with spring blossom, small apples and classic orchard character

Outdoor
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Hornbeam and Beech Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Hornbeam and Beech Bonsai

Carpinus and Fagus species

woodland trees with smooth grey bark, fine twigs and strong seasonal interest

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Birch Bonsai
DeciduousModerate to Challenging

Birch Bonsai

Betula species

delicate deciduous tree with white or peeling bark, light foliage and graceful branching

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Star Magnolia Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Star Magnolia Bonsai

Magnolia stellata

early flowering deciduous shrub with white star-shaped flowers before leaves emerge

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Silk Tree Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Silk Tree Bonsai

Albizia julibrissin

deciduous tree with fern-like leaves and pink silky summer flowers

Outdoor in mild protected areas, frost-protected in shallow pots
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Rose Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Rose Bonsai

Rosa species

flowering shrub bonsai with miniature roses, thorny stems and repeated bloom potential

Outdoor
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Hackberry Bonsai
DeciduousEasy to Moderate

Hackberry Bonsai

Celtis species

hardy deciduous tree with small leaves, fine twigs and reliable growth

Beginner-friendlyOutdoor
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Japanese Winterberry Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Japanese Winterberry Bonsai

Ilex serrata

deciduous holly prized for masses of red berries on bare winter branches

Outdoor
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Chinese Quince Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Chinese Quince Bonsai

Pseudocydonia sinensis

elegant deciduous tree with peeling bark, pink flowers, large fragrant fruit and autumn colour

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Hawthorn Bonsai
DeciduousEasy to Moderate

Hawthorn Bonsai

Crataegus species

native hedgerow tree with spring blossom, red haws, thorns and rugged bark

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Ash Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Ash Bonsai

Fraxinus species

vigorous deciduous tree with compound leaves, strong trunk development and rugged bark

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Judas Tree Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Judas Tree Bonsai

Cercis species

flowering tree with heart-shaped leaves and pink spring flowers often appearing on old wood

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Jabuticaba Bonsai
DeciduousModerate to Challenging

Jabuticaba Bonsai

Plinia cauliflora / Myrciaria cauliflora

tropical fruit tree famous for flowers and dark fruits forming directly on the trunk

Bright indoor or greenhouse in the UK
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Liquidambar / Sweetgum Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Liquidambar / Sweetgum Bonsai

Liquidambar styraciflua

deciduous tree with star-shaped leaves, corky bark and vivid autumn colours

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Dwarf Flowering Quince Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Dwarf Flowering Quince Bonsai

Chaenomeles japonica / Chaenomeles speciosa 'Chojubai'

compact flowering shrub with red, pink or white blossoms and fine twigging

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Dogwood Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Dogwood Bonsai

Cornus species

flowering or coloured-stem tree/shrub with seasonal flowers, berries and autumn colour

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Mulberry Bonsai
DeciduousEasy to Moderate

Mulberry Bonsai

Morus species

vigorous fruiting tree with textured bark, strong shoots and edible berries on suitable cultivars

Outdoor
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Black Locust Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Black Locust Bonsai

Robinia pseudoacacia

vigorous tree with compound leaves, rough bark, thorns and fragrant white flowers on mature trees

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Horse Chestnut Bonsai
DeciduousChallenging

Horse Chestnut Bonsai

Aesculus species

large-leaved deciduous tree with bold buds, candle-like flowers and powerful trunk character

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Sophora Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Sophora Bonsai

Styphnolobium japonicum / Sophora japonica

elegant deciduous tree with compound leaves, smooth young bark and graceful branching

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Red Maple Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Red Maple Bonsai

Acer rubrum

North American maple known for red spring growth and vivid autumn colour

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Japanese Apricot Bonsai
DeciduousModerate to Challenging

Japanese Apricot Bonsai

Prunus mume

highly prized flowering tree with fragrant late-winter blossom and rugged ageing bark

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Forsythia Bonsai
DeciduousEasy to Moderate

Forsythia Bonsai

Forsythia species

vigorous shrub with bright yellow flowers on bare branches in early spring

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Persimmon Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Persimmon Bonsai

Diospyros kaki and related species

fruiting deciduous tree with glossy leaves, orange fruit and strong autumn appeal

Outdoor with root protection in cold areas
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Hazel Bonsai
DeciduousEasy to Moderate

Hazel Bonsai

Corylus species

deciduous shrub/tree with catkins, broad leaves and strong suckering habit

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Euonymus / Spindle Bonsai
DeciduousEasy to Moderate

Euonymus / Spindle Bonsai

Euonymus species

small-leaved shrub with autumn colour and decorative pink-orange fruits on some species

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Sycamore Bonsai
DeciduousChallenging

Sycamore Bonsai

Acer pseudoplatanus

large-leaved maple relative with strong growth and rugged mature bark

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Potentilla Bonsai
DeciduousEasy to Moderate

Potentilla Bonsai

Potentilla fruticosa / Dasiphora fruticosa

small shrub with tiny leaves, peeling bark and long-season yellow, white or pink flowers

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Blackthorn Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Blackthorn Bonsai

Prunus spinosa

native thorny shrub with early white blossom, dark bark and blue-black sloes

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Beautyberry Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Beautyberry Bonsai

Callicarpa species

deciduous shrub best known for clusters of vivid purple berries in autumn

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Almond Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Almond Bonsai

Prunus dulcis

flowering fruit tree with early pink-white blossom and Mediterranean character

Outdoor with protection from late frost
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Stewartia Bonsai
DeciduousModerate to Challenging

Stewartia Bonsai

Stewartia species

refined deciduous tree with camellia-like flowers, smooth flaking bark and autumn colour

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Small-leaved Linden Bonsai
DeciduousEasy to Moderate

Small-leaved Linden Bonsai

Tilia cordata

hardy deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves, smooth young bark and strong budding ability

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Alder Bonsai
DeciduousModerate

Alder Bonsai

Alnus species

water-loving deciduous tree with catkins, textured bark and natural riverside character

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Juniper Bonsai
Pines & ConifersEasy to Moderate

Juniper Bonsai

Juniperus species

evergreen conifer with scale or needle foliage, flexible branches and excellent deadwood character

Beginner-friendlyOutdoor only
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Pine Bonsai
Pines & ConifersModerate to Challenging

Pine Bonsai

Pinus species, including Japanese Black Pine

classic needled conifer with rugged bark, strong seasonal technique requirements and iconic bonsai character

Outdoor only
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Spruce Bonsai
Pines & ConifersModerate

Spruce Bonsai

Picea species

evergreen conifer with short needles, layered branches and mountain-tree character

Outdoor only
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Redwood Bonsai
Pines & ConifersModerate

Redwood Bonsai

Metasequoia glyptostroboides and Sequoia species

tall conifer types used for formal upright and forest bonsai, with dawn redwood being deciduous

Outdoor
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Buddhist Pine Bonsai
Pines & ConifersEasy to Moderate

Buddhist Pine Bonsai

Podocarpus macrophyllus

evergreen conifer-like tree with dark narrow leaves and calm formal character

Bright indoor or frost-free outdoor in mild climates
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Larch and Golden Larch Bonsai
Pines & ConifersModerate

Larch and Golden Larch Bonsai

Larix species and Pseudolarix amabilis

deciduous conifers with soft needles, spring freshness and golden autumn colour

Outdoor only
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Hinoki Cypress Bonsai
Pines & ConifersModerate

Hinoki Cypress Bonsai

Chamaecyparis obtusa

evergreen conifer with fan-like foliage, elegant pads and classic Japanese styling potential

Outdoor only
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Bald Cypress Bonsai
Pines & ConifersEasy to Moderate

Bald Cypress Bonsai

Taxodium distichum

deciduous conifer with feathery foliage, fluted trunks and strong wetland character

Outdoor
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Cedar Bonsai
Pines & ConifersModerate to Challenging

Cedar Bonsai

Cedrus species

majestic evergreen conifer with short needles, strong trunks and sweeping old-tree form

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Yew Bonsai
Pines & ConifersEasy to Moderate

Yew Bonsai

Taxus species

evergreen conifer with dark foliage, old bark, deadwood potential and excellent back-budding compared with many conifers

Outdoor only
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Japanese Cedar Bonsai
Pines & ConifersModerate

Japanese Cedar Bonsai

Cryptomeria japonica

evergreen conifer with soft awl-like foliage and elegant upright forest character

Outdoor only
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Thuja Bonsai
Pines & ConifersModerate

Thuja Bonsai

Thuja occidentalis and related arborvitae

evergreen conifer with scale foliage, fibrous bark and strong upright growth

Outdoor only
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Needle Juniper Bonsai
Pines & ConifersModerate

Needle Juniper Bonsai

Juniperus rigida

Japanese needle juniper with sharp dark needles and dramatic rugged conifer character

Outdoor only
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Fir Bonsai
Pines & ConifersChallenging

Fir Bonsai

Abies species

mountain conifer with soft needles, upright habit and cool-climate character

Outdoor only
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Monterey Cypress Bonsai
Pines & ConifersModerate

Monterey Cypress Bonsai

Cupressus macrocarpa

fast-growing evergreen conifer with aromatic foliage and rugged coastal character

Outdoor in mild areas, protected from severe frost in shallow pots
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Hemlock Bonsai
Pines & ConifersModerate to Challenging

Hemlock Bonsai

Tsuga species

graceful conifer with short soft needles, layered branches and shade-tolerant woodland character

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Broadleaf Evergreen

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