Fagus/ Beech Bonsai
A classic British deciduous species for bonsai.
Deciduous Bonsai Species
Bonsai and Tree Species that lose their leaves go dormant during the Winter months.
Chaenomeles/ Flowering Quince Bonsai
Chaenomeles is a genus of 3 species of deciduous, spiny shrubs from mountain woodland in Japan and China. They are favoured for their early flowers which appear from early January onwards on bare branches
Potentilla fruiticosa/ Potentilla or Cinquefoil Bonsai
Potentilla fruiticosa is a compact, bushy, deciduous shrub that reliably produces yellow flowers each year.
Crataegus/ Hawthorn Bonsai
A classic British species for bonsai with sharp thorns, flowers in May and red berries in late Summer onwards.
Cotoneaster Bonsai
There are many species of Cotoneaster and even more varieties and hybrids suitable for bonsai cultivation.
Cotinus coggygria/ Smoke Tree Bonsai
The Smoke Tree takes its name from the panicles of flowers it produces which slowly turn to fawn and grey tones resembling smoke.
Euonymous/ Spindle Bonsai
Native species featuring beautiful berries and intense autumn leaf colour.
Malus/ Crab Apple Bonsai
Crab Apples along with Azaleas are one of the best flowering trees for use as bonsai.
Jasminium species/Jasmine Bonsai
There are however only two Jasminium species that I have encountered as bonsai.
Corylus/ Hazel Bonsai
In Europe it is Corylus avellana / Common Hazel that is most frequently seen as bonsai.
