Species

Jack pine is a wonderful variety to make a part of the art of bonsai – being such a hardy tree, it is also fairly suitable for beginner bonsai enthusiasts.…

Bonsai is an ancient Japanese plant art technique that makes normal tree seedlings and turns them into miniature art pieces of nature. The art of bonsai is only achieved by…

It might be surprising to find out that oak trees were not part of the traditional plants introduced to the art of bonsai for quite a long time. Keeping in…

The Buddha’s Ear is part of the “elephant ear” form of plants whose full scientific species name is Alocasia cucullata. The common forms this plant goes by are Chinese Taro,…

The Buttonwood Bonsai is a unique tree that is sometimes dismissed as unattractive or less than worthy of the species but it can also be said to have a distinct…

What Is A Cactus Combo Bonsai? Desert-dwelling cactuses are some of the most unique plants in the world. The most well-known cactus is the mighty saguaro which can reach over…

If you love bonsais and want to find a more interesting species to take on, you will love the Cape Honeysuckle Bonsai. Truly a unique specimen, this shrub lives to…

The Black Olive species is one of the most beloved types of Bonsai because of its lush leaves and interesting growth pattern. Native to the Florida Keys, Cuba, Puerto Rico…

Background & History Bougainvillea Bonsai is a genus of ornamental flowering plants that are native to South America — mainly Peru, Brazil, and Argentina. It is named after the French…

Introduction Boxwood is a very hardy plant and grows rapidly as well. These great characteristics make it a good tree to use as bonsai. Boxwood has more than 70 species…

Bromeliad bonsai trees are considered to be especially durable due to a complex root system characteristic of most terrestrial bromeliad species. Leaf coloration on these particular bonsai trees ranges from…

Introduction Cedar trees make dramatic bonsai trees. Their unique physical appearance and their ability to be styled to different bonsai designs make these a wonderful yet challenging bonsai tree to…