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African Violets 101: Getting Started with Your New Plant
Like many plants, an African violet (AV) appreciates water but just hates “wet feet.” If your new AV gets too dry, it will wilt and look droopy. Letting the reservoir go dry for several days every month or two helps keep the roots healthy.
California
El Segundo
Eastern Arborvitae, White Cedar, Arborvitae, American Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

The fresh branches are used as besoms. Their aromatic smell serves to deodorize the house whilst sweeping. It is poisonous if taken internally. The bark is red-brown, furrowed and peels in narrow, longitudinal strips.
  • Family: Cupressaceae
  • Species: occidentalis
  • Common Name: Eastern Arborvitae, White Cedar, Arborvitae, American Arborvitae
  • Collection Locale: Ukraine
  • Crop Year: 2016
  • Purity: 89%
New York
Locke
Eastern Arborvitae, White Cedar, Arborvitae, American Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

The fresh branches are used as besoms. Their aromatic smell serves to deodorize the house whilst sweeping. It is poisonous if taken internally. The bark is red-brown, furrowed and peels in narrow, longitudinal strips.
  • Collection Locale: Ukraine
  • Genus: Thuja
  • Germination: 77%
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 275
  • Quantity: 8.89 lb
  • Crop Year: 2016
New York
Locke
Dwarf Birch, Resin Birch, Bog Birch, American Dwarf Birch, Shrub Birch, Arctic Dwarf Birch, Tundra Dwarf Birch, Scrub Birch Betula glandulosa
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

* A shrubby species with nearly round 1" leaves. * A decidious Shrub growing to 2m. * Native to North America , occurring in arctic and cool temperate areas from Alaska east to Newfoundland and southern Greenland , and south at high altitudes to northern...
  • Common Name: Dwarf Birch, Resin Birch, Bog Birch, American Dwarf Birch, Shrub Birch, Arctic Dwarf Birch, Tundra Dwarf Birch, Scrub Birch
  • Seeds Per Pound: 1,343,840
  • Germination: 40%
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 1
  • Height: 3-10 feet
  • Species: glandulosa
New York
Locke
Dwarf Birch, Resin Birch, Bog Birch, American Dwarf Birch, Shrub Birch, Arctic Dwarf Birch, Tundra Dwarf Birch, Scrub Birch Betula glandulosa
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

* A shrubby species with nearly round 1" leaves. * A decidious Shrub growing to 2m. * Native to North America , occurring in arctic and cool temperate areas from Alaska east to Newfoundland and southern Greenland , and south at high altitudes to northern...
  • Purity: 88%
  • Germination: 40%
  • Lot#: 9803
  • Species: glandulosa
  • Germination Test Type: estimate
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 59
New York
Locke
Siberian Larch Larix sibirica
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

* It is grown in Canada and the northern United States to a limited extent, first cultivated there in 1806. * Because of its rot resistance, larch wood is especially valuable for posts, poles, railroad tie sleepers, and mine props.
  • Common Name: Siberian Larch
  • Collection Locale: Russia
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Species: sibirica
  • Botanical Name: Larix sibirica
  • Seeds Per Pound: 74,400
New York
Locke
Siberian Larch Larix sibirica
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

* It is grown in Canada and the northern United States to a limited extent, first cultivated there in 1806. * Because of its rot resistance, larch wood is especially valuable for posts, poles, railroad tie sleepers, and mine props.
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 74
  • Genus: Larix
  • Family: Pinaceae
  • Quantity: 3.94 lb
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Germination: 91%
New York
Locke
Hinoki Cypress, Hinoki False Cypress, Japanese White Cedar Chamaecyparis obtusa
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

The wood is lemon-scented, light pinkish-brown, with a rich, straight grain, and is highly rot-resistant. Or ?, hinoki) is a species of cypress native to central Japan. * It is also a popular ornamental tree in parks and gardens, both in Japan and elsewhere...
  • Genus: Chamaecyparis
  • Crop Year: 2015
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Family: Cupressaceae
  • Seeds Per Pound: 215,196
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 5
New York
Locke
Hinoki Cypress, Hinoki False Cypress, Japanese White Cedar Chamaecyparis obtusa
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

The wood is lemon-scented, light pinkish-brown, with a rich, straight grain, and is highly rot-resistant. Or ?, hinoki) is a species of cypress native to central Japan. * It is also a popular ornamental tree in parks and gardens, both in Japan and elsewhere...
  • Height: 75 feet
  • Germination: 63%
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 5
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 146
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Genus: Chamaecyparis
New York
Locke
Black Spruce Picea mariana
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

This area is also known as the taiga forest. * The pitch obtained from the trunk has been used as a sealing material on the hulls of canoes. * Picea mariana ( Black Spruce ) is a species of spruce native to northern North America , from Newfoundland west...
  • Crop Year: 2006
  • Collection Locale: Unity, Maine
  • Seeds Per Pound: 263,537
  • Height: 90 feet
  • Germination Test Type: Actual
  • Purity: 99%
New York
Locke
Pylon Plant Markers
Prices start at : 5.95 USD

Either use them to indicate species or specific information such as collection date, work dates or anything else. Pack includes 10 tags. These heavy duty plastic plant markers are great for labeling your bonsai trees.
California
Chino
Satsuki Azalea - Apple Blossom (Gift Set)
Prices start at : 99.00 USD

This gift set includes our popular Satsuki Azalea Bonsai Tree as well as all the necessary accessories for the beginner or seasoned enthusiast.
California
Chino
Kanuma Medium Grain - 3 Quart
Prices start at : 16.95 USD

Kanuma comes from an province of Japan named Kanuma which is well known for cultivating Azalea Bonsai trees. Our smaller packaged 3 quart Kanuma is perfect for those looking to use on a smaller pot or with a mix of other materials.
California
Chino
Kanuma Small Grain 14L Bag (Japan)
Prices start at : 59.00 USD

Kanuma has pores allowing both water retention and good drainage. Kanuma comes from an province of Japan named Kanuma which is well known for cultivating Azalea Bonsai trees. Kanuma is more acidic than Akadama, therefore used mainly for Azaleas and other...
California
Chino
Large Flowering Tea Tree (Fukien Tea)
Prices start at : 99.00 USD

Each flowering bonsai tree is carefully trained to "S" shape exhibiting the unique characteristics of the flowering bonsai tree. This beautiful indoor tree also known as the Carmona or Fukien Tea Bonsai tree produces tiny white flowers and berries throughout...
California
Chino
Hinoki Cypress Bonsai Seeds
Prices start at : 4.95 USD

The Hinoki Cypress is an evergreen tree mainly found in central Japan. Bonsai Seed pack includes approximately 15-20 seeds. Grow your own Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) bonsai with these bonsai seeds.
California
Chino
Shisei Stainless Steel Tweezer w/ Angled Spade
Prices start at : 29.00 USD

One of our most popular tweezers. The overall length of the tweezer is 8" and is made of stainless steel. About Shisei: Shisei bonsai tools are manufactured by the same elite tool manufacturers used by the well recognized brand Masakuni for some of their...
California
Chino
Large Rock Juniper
Prices start at : 129.00 USD

For those interested in artistic expression, this juniper bonsai tree arrives full enough to shape to your preference. The Juniper is one of the most commonly recognized bonsai. Simply pinch the juniper bonsai tree's sprouts to prune to your liking or...
California
Chino
Akadama Bonsai Soil Mix - 5 Quart
Prices start at : 24.95 USD

This Akadama Bonsai Soil Mix is a mixture of Akadama (made in Japan) and Lava Rock. Formulated by our bonsai mentor, David Nguy, this mix is perfect for promoting growth and an overall healthy root structure.
California
Chino
Sifted Perlite Sponge Rock - 3 Quart
Prices start at : 9.95 USD

The structure of the sponge rock helps create space for root growth, and aeration. Perlite also known as sponge rock is a very popular ingredient for bonsai soil mixes. Our perlite has been sifted to remove silt and fine particles prior to packaging.
California
Chino
Shisei Root Cutter Extra Large - 11.5\
Prices start at : 139.00 USD

Eastern Leaf is an exclusive online supplier of Shisei made in Japan bonsai tools. Overall length of the root cutter is approximately 11.5 inches. The tool is also used in place of a trunk splitter on smaller branches.
California
Chino
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Prices start at : 89.00 USD

The gift set includes our most popular Figurine Juniper bonsai tree as well as all the necessary accessories for the beginner or seasoned juniper bonsai tree enthusiast. Show your expression of love with this Pair of Cranes Gift Set.
California
Chino
Yagimitsu Tweezer with Curved Spade
Prices start at : 22.00 USD

One of our most popular tweezers. The overall length of the tweezer is 9"' The Curved Spade on the other end can also be used to adjust the roots of your tree or for repotting. Useful for removing needles as well as debris from your bonsai tree.
California
Chino
Boxwood
Prices start at : 39.00 USD

Since it needs minimal sunlight, the boxwood bonsai tree is perfect for an indoor environment such as your home or office. The Boxwoods tiny leathery leaves, dense growth habits and rough bark make it a good bonsai tree subject.
California
Chino
Miniature Boxwood
Prices start at : 29.00 USD

It's tiny leathery leaves, dense growth habits and rough bark make it a good bonsai tree subject. Bonsai, which translates to "tree in a pot," originated from China and Japan. Pot may vary depending on availability.
California
Chino
Miniature Little Ollie Olive Bonsai
Prices start at : 29.00 USD

Easy to care for as it enjoys direct natural sunlight and moderate watering. The Little Ollie Olive is a popular variety of bonsai due to its long and bright green foliage.
California
Chino
Multipurpose Turface Bonsai Soil Mix - 3 Quart
Prices start at : 14.95 USD

Our multipurpose bonsai soil mix combines our most popular bonsai soil mix components. Bonsai Soil Mix is Ready to Use! Provides proper plant support, moisture and drainage. Useful for all types of bonsai trees.
California
Chino