Pyracantha/ Firethorn Bonsai
Pyracantha are especially favoured for their year-round broad-leaved foliage, their abundant flowering capabilities and for their numerous fruit in Autumn.
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Species Guide
Vitis/ Grape Bonsai
Vitis is genus of about 65 species of woody, deciduous climbers of which there are many varieties. Old Grapevines can have fantastic natural deadwood and live-veins.
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Ulmus/ Elm Bonsai
The most common Ulmus species used for beginners at bonsai is the Chinese Elm /Ulmus parvifolia. However the superior English or Field Elm/Ulmus minor, native to Europe is a very vigorous and fast developing species.
Weigela florida/ Weigela Bonsai
Weigela florida is a deciduous shrub native to China and Korea where it is commonly found growing in scrub and woodland margins.
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Tilia/ Lime Bonsai
Tilia is a genus of over 20 species of deciduous trees occurring in woodland in Europe, Asia and North America.
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Cornus/ Dogwood Bonsai
Dogwoods are primarily grown as bonsai for their flowers in Summer and their rich Autumnal foliage colour.
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Chamaecyparis/ False Cypress Bonsai
Chamaecyparis is a popular genus for bonsai however it is difficult to maintain it’s appearance and is difficult to style well.
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Cercis/ Judas Tree Bonsai
Spreading deciduous tree with inversely heart-shaped, glaucous, blue green leaves to 10cm. Bears clusters of 3-6 magenta, lilac to white flowers in Spring before or during leaf-break.
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Celtis/ Hackberry Bonsai
Rarely seen in the UK, Hackberrys are a fairly commonly used species in America and Asia where hotter summers are beneficial to vigorous growth.
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Cedrus/ Cedar Bonsai
A difficult species that needs to be handled carefully. However, it can make great bonsai!
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