Your Guide to Bonsai Care

Ginkgo biloba or Maidenhair Tree is the sole surviving species in its division, and its origins date back to the ages of dinosaurs.

Gardenia jasminoides, is native to the Far East from India through to Japan. Its creamy white flowers are very fragrant.

Fraxinus angustifolia, Narrow-leaved Ash is a deciduous tree, growing to about 30 meters, native to most of Mediterranean Europe and Asia.

Ficus rubiginosa, Native to Eastern Australia, the Rusty Fig is a 30-meter tall Banyan tree with an umbrella-shaped crown, t hat as wide.

Ficus benjamina, an evergreen tree with lustrous dark green oval leaves that form a thick, dense canopy that is has a spread broader then it

Indian Rubber Tree, Ficus elastica is a favourite houseplant around the world. The Indian Rubber trees are loved for its large waxy leaves.

The Green Beech (Fagus sylvatica) stands as a timeless classic in bonsai cultivation, admired for its smooth grey bark, crisp green foliage, and graceful winter silhouette. This article explores its seasonal rhythms, pruning responses, and how to unlock its full aesthetic potential through patient, structured training.

Cupressus macrocarpa, a large coniferous flat-top tree is Native to Coastal California, they can grow to 35 meters in sheltered locations.

Winged Spindle, Euonymus alatus, is from Eastern Asia, it has a rounded habit with horizontal branches and grows to about

Persimmon, Diospyros kaki, native to China, Korea and Japan, has been in cultivation for millennia. In Asia, it is grown for its fruit.

Crataegus monogyna The Hawthorn is Native to Europe, Western Asia and North-West Africa. A small deciduous tree growing to about 8...

Crataegus laevigata The Midland Hawthorn is a native of Europe, and in the UK is commonly found in the Midlands, where it is a small tree...

Crataegus cuneata Native to China it is widely cultivated in Japan and Korea. Growing to about 15 meters is slightly taller than the...

Berberis thunbergii, Barberry is a deciduous, compact, spiny, shrub native to Japan. Widely grown as an ornamental plant.

Discover the quiet strength and refined elegance of the Downy Birch (Betula pubescens) — a tree prized not only for its resilience and fine-textured beauty but also for its symbolic presence in bonsai design. In this article, we explore its unique characteristics, seasonal care routines, and why it deserves a place in every thoughtful bonsai collection.

Vigorous, versatile, and quick to respond, the Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense) offers bonsai growers an ideal species for rapid development and creative shaping. With its fine ramification, fragrant blossoms, and tolerance for hard pruning, it's a favourite for both beginners and seasoned practitioners looking for dependable results and seasonal charm.

The Lawson Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) brings a stately elegance and refined texture to bonsai design. Valued for its dense foliage, fine branching, and year-round colour, this conifer responds well to careful wiring and regular maintenance. In this post, we explore styling techniques, care tips, and its role in formal upright and cascade compositions.

Betula pendula, Silver Birch which is often planted as a garden or park tree is a slender and graceful deciduous tree with silver trunks.