Magnolia Bonsai
The Star Magnolia is a slow-growing, deciduous shrub with a dense bushy habit
Bonsai and Tree Species that lose their leaves go dormant during the Winter months.
In summer Myrtles need to placed outside in a sunny position though they will tolerate a sunny position indoors.
Lagerstroemia/ Myrtle Bonsai Read More »
Wisterias do not conform to normal bonsai styling; they are styled to show off their highly scented racemes of flowers
Wisteria/ Wisteria Bonsai Read More »
Zelkova serrata/Japanese Elms are often sold as indoor bonsai and as such are acclimatised to indoor growing conditions
Zelkova/ Elm Bonsai Read More »
Ornamental cherries exemplify the spirit of Japanese gardens and bonsai when in bloom whilst Blackthorn is a classic British native.
Prunus/ Cherry Bonsai Read More »
Not ideal as bonsai unless thick trunks or stumps can be obtained as leaves and flowers tend to be on the large size.
Syringa/ Lilac Bonsai Read More »
Native to the USA, False Acacia are a pioneer species with pinnate leaves.
Robinia pseudoacacia/ False Acacia or Black Locust Bonsai Read More »
Liquidamber can be difficult to style as bonsai; there is a tendency for branches to die back or weaken.
Liquidamber styrachiflua/ Liquidamber or Sweetgum Bonsai Read More »
Sorbus aucuparia, the Rowan or Mountain Ash is native to most parts of Europe and Asia.
Sorbus aucuparia/ Rowan or Mountain Ash Bonsai Read More »
Tamarix, like Willow species, can be propagated by placing thick branches or trunks in water for a number of weeks until they take root.
Tamarix/ Tamarisk Bonsai Read More »