Bonsai Encyclopedia

Ulmus parvifolia 'Yatsubusa' (Yatsubusa Elm)

Ulmus parvifolia 'Yatsubusa' is a true genetic dwarf Chinese elm characterized by extremely shortened internodes, congested growth, and a naturally compact habit that creates dense mounds of foliage without pruning....

Ulmus parvifolia 'Yatsubusa' (Yatsubusa Elm)

Ulmus parvifolia 'Yatsubusa' is a true genetic dwarf Chinese elm characterized by extremely shortened internodes, congested growth, and a naturally compact habit that creates dense mounds of foliage without pruning....

Acer henryi (Henry's Maple)

Acer henryi, Henry's maple, is a Chinese species with trifoliate compound leaves — three separate leaflets on each petiole — creating an unusual maple character for bonsai. The compound leaves...

Acer henryi (Henry's Maple)

Acer henryi, Henry's maple, is a Chinese species with trifoliate compound leaves — three separate leaflets on each petiole — creating an unusual maple character for bonsai. The compound leaves...

Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple)

Acer palmatum is the most widely cultivated deciduous broadleaf species in bonsai, treasured for its elegant five- to seven-lobed palmate leaves, spectacular autumn colour, and graceful branch architecture. Native to...

Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple)

Acer palmatum is the most widely cultivated deciduous broadleaf species in bonsai, treasured for its elegant five- to seven-lobed palmate leaves, spectacular autumn colour, and graceful branch architecture. Native to...

Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly)

Ilex vomitoria, the yaupon holly, is the only Ilex species native to North America with significant caffeine in its leaves, the original source of the ceremonial black drink used by...

Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly)

Ilex vomitoria, the yaupon holly, is the only Ilex species native to North America with significant caffeine in its leaves, the original source of the ceremonial black drink used by...

Ficus elastica (Rubber Tree)

Ficus elastica, the rubber tree or rubber plant, is a large tropical Asian ficus species that was once the primary source of natural rubber and remains one of the world's...

Ficus elastica (Rubber Tree)

Ficus elastica, the rubber tree or rubber plant, is a large tropical Asian ficus species that was once the primary source of natural rubber and remains one of the world's...

Rhododendron kiusianum (Kyushu Azalea)

Rhododendron kiusianum, the Kyushu azalea, is a naturally miniature alpine species from the high mountains of Kyushu, Japan, growing as a low, ground-hugging shrub above the treeline. This is one...

Rhododendron kiusianum (Kyushu Azalea)

Rhododendron kiusianum, the Kyushu azalea, is a naturally miniature alpine species from the high mountains of Kyushu, Japan, growing as a low, ground-hugging shrub above the treeline. This is one...