Prunus/ Cherry Bonsai
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 »
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 »
Commonly, Thymus will be found growing with a large number of very thin ‘trunks’ emanating from the rootbase
Thymus/ Thyme 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 »
Best known as a climbing plant, Ivy can also be used for bonsai.
Ivy/ Hedera Bonsai Read More »
Juniper, a classic species for bonsai!
Juniperus/ Juniper Bonsai Species Guide 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 »
Podocarpus can survive in poor light but prefers full light out of the mid-day sun in Summer. A popular beginners species.
Podocarpus macrophyllus/ Bhuddist Pine or Chinese Yew Bonsai Read More »
The Swamp Cypress is an upright deciduous or semi-evergreen coniferous tree found in swampy forest or by river margins.
Taxodium distichum/ Swamp or Bald Cypress Bonsai Read More »
Spruce have a reputation for being a difficult species, but getting your timing right for repotting and styling makes it an easy species.
Picea/ Spruce Bonsai Read More »