Bonsai Encyclopedia

Rhododendron simsii (Indian Azalea)

Rhododendron simsii, the Indian azalea or Chinese azalea, is the parent species of the florist azalea trade and a major bonsai subject throughout East Asia, producing large, showy flowers of...

Rhododendron simsii (Indian Azalea)

Rhododendron simsii, the Indian azalea or Chinese azalea, is the parent species of the florist azalea trade and a major bonsai subject throughout East Asia, producing large, showy flowers of...

Pinus mugo 'Pumilio' (Dwarf Mountain Pine)

Pinus mugo 'Pumilio' is a prostrate, cushion-forming dwarf cultivar of mountain pine with very short needles (2-4 cm) and extremely compact growth, making it one of the most accessible pine...

Pinus mugo 'Pumilio' (Dwarf Mountain Pine)

Pinus mugo 'Pumilio' is a prostrate, cushion-forming dwarf cultivar of mountain pine with very short needles (2-4 cm) and extremely compact growth, making it one of the most accessible pine...

Acer buergerianum (Trident Maple)

Acer buergerianum, the trident maple, is the second most important deciduous bonsai species after A. palmatum, valued for its vigorous growth, outstanding root development, attractive exfoliating bark, and tolerance of...

Acer buergerianum (Trident Maple)

Acer buergerianum, the trident maple, is the second most important deciduous bonsai species after A. palmatum, valued for its vigorous growth, outstanding root development, attractive exfoliating bark, and tolerance of...

Rhododendron ferrugineum (Alpenrose)

Rhododendron ferrugineum, the alpenrose or rust-leaved rhododendron, is the iconic alpine rhododendron of the European Alps, Pyrenees, and Apennines, producing clusters of small rose-pink tubular flowers in June-July above dark...

Rhododendron ferrugineum (Alpenrose)

Rhododendron ferrugineum, the alpenrose or rust-leaved rhododendron, is the iconic alpine rhododendron of the European Alps, Pyrenees, and Apennines, producing clusters of small rose-pink tubular flowers in June-July above dark...

Thuja orientalis (Oriental Arborvitae)

Thuja orientalis (now correctly Platycladus orientalis), the oriental arborvitae or Chinese thuja, differs from T. occidentalis in its vertically held foliage sprays and rounder, more symmetrical growth habit. The vertical...

Thuja orientalis (Oriental Arborvitae)

Thuja orientalis (now correctly Platycladus orientalis), the oriental arborvitae or Chinese thuja, differs from T. occidentalis in its vertically held foliage sprays and rounder, more symmetrical growth habit. The vertical...

Malus x domestica (Common Apple)

Malus x domestica, the cultivated apple, can be developed into charming flowering and fruiting bonsai that produce recognizable miniature apples on a tree small enough to hold in two hands...

Malus x domestica (Common Apple)

Malus x domestica, the cultivated apple, can be developed into charming flowering and fruiting bonsai that produce recognizable miniature apples on a tree small enough to hold in two hands...