Bonsai Encyclopedia

Ficus benghalensis (Indian Banyan)

Ficus benghalensis, the Indian banyan, is the national tree of India and the species that defines the concept of 'banyan' — a single tree that spreads over enormous areas through...

Ficus benghalensis (Indian Banyan)

Ficus benghalensis, the Indian banyan, is the national tree of India and the species that defines the concept of 'banyan' — a single tree that spreads over enormous areas through...

Pinus contorta (Lodgepole Pine)

Pinus contorta, the Lodgepole Pine, is a highly adaptable 2-needle pine native to western North America, from coastal Alaska to Baja California and inland to the Rocky Mountains. Var. contorta...

Pinus contorta (Lodgepole Pine)

Pinus contorta, the Lodgepole Pine, is a highly adaptable 2-needle pine native to western North America, from coastal Alaska to Baja California and inland to the Rocky Mountains. Var. contorta...

Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island Pine)

Araucaria heterophylla, the Norfolk Island pine, is a striking tropical conifer bonsai subject distinguished by its perfectly symmetrical whorled branching pattern, tiered horizontal limbs, and soft needle-like juvenile foliage that...

Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island Pine)

Araucaria heterophylla, the Norfolk Island pine, is a striking tropical conifer bonsai subject distinguished by its perfectly symmetrical whorled branching pattern, tiered horizontal limbs, and soft needle-like juvenile foliage that...

Acer palmatum 'Kotohime' (Kotohime Japanese Maple)

Kotohime is an ultra-dwarf Japanese maple cultivar with the smallest leaves and shortest internodes of any palmatum variety, making it the ultimate choice for mame and micro bonsai. Leaves at...

Acer palmatum 'Kotohime' (Kotohime Japanese Maple)

Kotohime is an ultra-dwarf Japanese maple cultivar with the smallest leaves and shortest internodes of any palmatum variety, making it the ultimate choice for mame and micro bonsai. Leaves at...

Magnolia stellata (Star Magnolia)

Magnolia stellata, the star magnolia, produces exquisite star-shaped white flowers with 12-18 narrow, strap-like petals that open on bare branches in early spring, creating one of the most ethereal and...

Magnolia stellata (Star Magnolia)

Magnolia stellata, the star magnolia, produces exquisite star-shaped white flowers with 12-18 narrow, strap-like petals that open on bare branches in early spring, creating one of the most ethereal and...

Ficus virens (White Fig)

Ficus virens, the white fig or pilkhan, is a widespread Asian-Australian ficus species that combines moderate leaf size (20-40 mm in bonsai), excellent aerial root production, and a graceful semi-deciduous...

Ficus virens (White Fig)

Ficus virens, the white fig or pilkhan, is a widespread Asian-Australian ficus species that combines moderate leaf size (20-40 mm in bonsai), excellent aerial root production, and a graceful semi-deciduous...