Popular Bonsai Trees

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What Is a Bonsai Tree?

Don't expect a bonsai tree to grow the miniature planting it - Boom, Boom!!! Well I thought it was funny.

Literally, the Japanese word bonsai means "tray tree" or "plant grown in a pot." The term refers to the artistic techniques used to capture the natural beauty of trees, rather than a specific variety of tree. A full-grown tree and a bonsai tree can be grown from the same seed, the bonsai has simply been dwarfed and shaped through years of training. To develop an authentic bonsai plant, you need to grow specimens under carefully controlled conditions, meticulously training each tree with wire and pruning over a period of years. The value of a particular bonsai tree typically depends on size, age, and training. Generally, more expensive trees are larger, older, and have had more detailed, elaborate training. These qualities combined create the illusion of a large tree in a natural setting.

If you cannot wait to begin your bonsai experience, the best way is to purchase a bonsai plant that has been previously-trained. This will reduce your time and effort to train a bonsai.

In this Lens I have taken the time and the effort to review the finest bonsai trees on the market, you will never regret owning your first tree, and many people go onto growing their own trees from seed. Bonsai is a nationwide pastime for many Americans who get a lot of joy and satisfaction from their new hobby.

A chance to create a living work of art

Growing bonsai is more than just having a green thumb and knowing which soil goes with what species. It can actually be an artistic endeavor.

Bonsai Boy's Norfolk Island Pine Bonsai Tree Forest

Five Cluster Planting araucaria heterophila

Bonsai Boy's Norfolk Island Pine Bonsai Tree Forest

Open and airy conifer (cone bearing) with light green foliage turning darker with age. One of the best know trees from the South Pacific. Will tolerate warm temperatures and does not even object to dryness, although it does not like glaring sunshine. Decorates well for any holiday or season. Very easy indoor care

Bonsai Boy's Norfolk Island Pine Bonsai Tree Forest - Five Cluster Planting araucaria heterophila

Bonsai Boy's Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree

On A Rock Slab Arboricola Schefflera

Bonsai Boy's Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree

This is the tree that we recommend if you are inexperienced with bonsai or you do not have a green thumb. In our opinion it is one of the easiest indoor bonsai trees to care for and is a very beautiful trouble-free evergreen. If you don't know which tree to purchase as a gift for someone, this is the tree to select

Bonsai Boy's Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree on a Rock Slab arboricola schefflera

Stunning Examples of Bonsai Trees

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A 9 Year Old Juniper Bonsai Tree

Come with a Bonsai Care DVD

A beautiful 9 year old juniper bonsai tree crafted for any home and office settings. This juniper tree has fresh green needles throughout the year and requires only minimal care. The juniper is indeed one of the most popular bonsais grown in the States, its evergreen features and naturally cascading branches shows the intrinsic beauty of nature.

A Juniper Bonsai - about 9 Year Old Tree - Come with a Bonsai Care DVD!

Amazon Price: $38.50 (as of 06/04/2012)Buy Now

The tree was a gift for my father-in-law who is very difficult to shop for but loves gardening. It came beautifully packaged to protect the tree. I was impressed with it's size, shape and sturdiness. I'm glad I bought the older 9 year old tree. The DVD included was a great help to my father-in-law. He has fallen in love with this bonsai.

Ming Bonsai Tree with Small Riverstone Owl

The grove of trees stand about 8" tall. The Riverstone Owl is 1-2" tall

The Ming Aralia Bonsai Tree is an easy to grow indoor bonsai. It prefers bright indirect or artificial light. Keep evenly moist, not wet or dry. Trim as needed. This bonsai is the perfect gift for the house, apartment, dorm, office or den. Native to Brazil. These adorable one-of-a-kind carved Riverstone owls were created after seeing similar "species" perched on the fence of an old farmhouse near Prague, Czechoslovakia.

Ming Bonsai Tree with Small Riverstone Owl - Polyscias

Amazon Price: $50.00 (as of 06/04/2012)Buy Now

Beautiful tree, carefully packed with all items in picture. Really fast shipping. Actually arrived a day early, which was a bit of a bummer because I had to give my valentine his present early. But that's what happens when you order perishable things and who can complain about good service? Thank you for a great job.

Hirt's Ming Bonsai Tree plus Chinese Mudman

The grove of trees stand about 8" tall

The Ming Aralia Bonsai Tree is an easy to grow indoor bonsai. It prefers bright indirect or artificial light. Keep evenly moist, not wet or dry. Trim as needed. This bonsai is the perfect gift for the house, apartment, dorm or office. Native to Brazil.

Hirt's Ming Bonsai Tree plus Chinese Mudman - Polyscias

Amazon Price: $30.00 (as of 06/04/2012)Buy Now

I almost gave up trying to grow bonsai trees until I bought a Ming Aralia. This plant takes care of itself. It reacts immediately to needing water or over-watering so you know exactly what the plant needs. It's also a beautifuly tree. Try it!

Fairy Garden Bonsai

Easy to grow indoor Fairy Garden Bonsai

The Fairy Garden Bonsai features a live Snowflake Ming Tree and a glazed ceramic Tansy Fairy Figurine. This charming miniature Tansy Fairy is straight from the enchanted herb garden and ready to enchant your home and gardens. Tansy is a lovely little resin fairy dressed in shades of garden green with just a hint of sparkling glitter.

Fairy Garden Bonsai - Live Ming Tree/Tansy Ceramic Fairy

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I have four bonsais and this is one of my favorites. The one I received is a very pretty green and white plant with some ornaments. It was shipped in the pot so all I did was unpack it and set it out. You can decorate it to the scene you want, but it will need attentive care. Since it has short roots, you will need to add a small amount of water every day and water with care because the water tends to muddy up your scene.

Juniper Stone Landscape

6 years old, 11" tall

The rocks selected for this unusual arrangement are imported and washed in acid making them strikingly unique. We then cut and cement the rocks to one side of the pot, leaving an ample well between them to hold water. A ceramic bridge is cemented to the rocks on either side. A pagoda figurine is also added and cemented to the stone located above the bridge. To complete the scene, we cement a miniature, glazed, mud figurine fisherman overlooking the water holding a fishing pole and fish.

Juniper Stone Landscape by Bonsai Boy

Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 06/04/2012)Buy Now

I was looking for an easy care Bonsai that was not too small for an end table setting. I must admit I was surprized of the quality of this plant. It looks as good, if not better, than the picture. Very fast shipping, arrived two days after
I ordered it. I highly recommend this plant...Thank you Bonsai Boy!

Fringe Flower Bonsai

Honeysuckle-like pink and purple blooms

An explosion of vivid maroon honeysuckle-like blooms highlight the Chinese Fringe Flower in May and the deep purple leaves make it an unusual favorite throughout the year. This colorful outdoor bonsai is happiest in a sunny location and is an excellent accent on a porch, patio or deck.

Brussel's DT8045FF Fringe Flower Bonsai

Amazon Price: $21.50 (as of 06/04/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $39.99

bought this for my mother for mother's day, and she loved it! She said it arrived in great condition and with instructions and everything she needed. The shipping was really fast. The tree seems to have arrived in perfect condition, she mentioned a couple of leaves had fallen off, but that the

A Beautiful Pair of Bonsai Giclee Prints

Bonsai Immortality Tree and Bonsai Cave Tree (24" x 24")

Chinese Elm Bonsai

Deciduous outdoor bonsai, 5 years old; 9 inches tall

Chinese Elms are deciduous trees with small leaves and fine twigging on their secondary branches. These trees are imported from Chinese nurseries where the branches have been painstakingly trained for years. Chinese Elms are durable and may be displayed indoors for extended periods of time.

Brussel's CT9005CE Chinese Elm Bonsai

Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 06/04/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $49.99

love this little tree. My husband got it for his birthday about 3 years ago, and it's traveled with us from Boston to California. We do NOT have green thumbs, and the tree has had to struggle back from drought and drastic climate change and overpruning and inexpert attempts at wiring, and there were times I confess I thought I'd killed it for good, but each time it's magically brought back all its leaves and continued being one of the most beautiful green things I own. The shape is lovely, and I remember it arrived packaged incredibly well.

BONSAI Juniper Tree Zen Garden With Pool Fishman

A very hardy plant and perfect gift for anyone interested in the art of caring for juniper bonsai trees

The diameter of this plant is about 6"-8" tall and Ceramic POT IS 8.5" IN LENGTH & 5.5 " WIDE & 2" DEEP, Bonsai tree shape may very. Pot color may have slight different.
Massive savings on this beautiful little tree

9GreenBox - BONSAI Juniper Tree Zen Garden With Pool Fishman

Amazon Price: $21.19 (as of 06/04/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $69.99

Bonsai arrived well packed, no damages to the pot nor the plant. Very green and appears to be really healthy.

“Bonsai Plant Food, you can control exactly how your tree grows by correct feeding”

Bonsai Plant Food

When to feed

Growing in such a small amount of soil, it is easy for a bonsai tree to become deficient when not fertilised adequately. Despite popular belief, bonsai are certainly not starved to keep them dwarfed! When to feed, what kind of fertiliser and how much all depend on the growth that is required. A young tree may need heavy feeding so that it grows vigorously and therefore a fertiliser with a high nitrogen content should be selected. However, a mature, well developed deciduous bonsai should be fed sparingly so that the fine tracery of twigs does not become thick and clumsy. You can control exactly how your tree grows by correct feeding.
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“Bonsai Starter Kits, I hope this guide to the different varieties of bonsai tree kits will help you”

Bonsai Starter Kits

Best for beginners

We have been frequently asked which bonsai are best for beginners. This depends a little on the conditions and where you want to grow your bonsai. We hope this guide to the different varieties of bonsai tree kits will help you make the perfect choice.
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Bonsai Books For Beginners

My recommended books on Bonsai

Every so often a bonsai enthusiast will ask me to recommend a bonsai book that they can read to learn more about their relaxing hobby. Of course, I don't profess to have read every single bonsai book out there on the market and I'm sure I've only read a small fraction of those available. However, based on my own reading experience, there are quite a few books about bonsai that I would highly recommend beginners consider taking a look at. I've whittled them down to my top 5 bonsai books, which I've listed below:
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“Bonsai Tools Kits, it is very hard to shape a bonsai tree without the proper tools.”

Bonsai Tools Kits

The right tools for the job

It is very hard to shape a bonsai tree into an exact miniature tree if you do not have the proper tools to do it with. You can damage roots, branches and impair proper growth with out them. There are the right tools for every hobby or art and growing bonsai trees is no exception.
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  • moonlitta Mar 4, 2012 @ 11:21 am | delete
    I've bought once one as a gift. It was impressive and I'm sure it is kept well.
  • KarenCookieJar Feb 28, 2012 @ 4:36 pm | delete
    I've wanted one of these since I was little, but I've still never bought one.
  • victoriuh Feb 20, 2012 @ 10:26 am | delete
    Great job putting this together and the trees are lovely.
  • 358424 Feb 20, 2012 @ 10:39 am | delete
    Thanks Vic, it's a hobby of mine so enjoyed putting it together

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