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Mt. Fuji Serissa
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Use as a low hedge, bonsai, or in containers. 1/2" blooms are produced throughout spring and summer. The tiny dark green leaves are heavily edged in creamy white.
  • Native To / Origin: SE Asia
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8B,9,10
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Light shade
Louisiana
Merryville
Double White Serissa, Snowrose, Tree of a Thousand Stars, or Japanese Boxthorn
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Responds well to shearing. An excellent low hedge. This Heirloom can still be found growing at old home places with absolutely no care. A profusion of 1/2", double, white blooms are produced seemingly constantly on this vigorous and healthy small shrub.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9, 10
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Light shade
Louisiana
Merryville
Spiny Hackberry, Desert Hackberry, Shiny Hackberry, Granjeno
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Dainty, nectar-rich, summer flowers are followed by sweet orange berries with a flavor reminiscent of Cantaloupe that generally ripen in fall. Like all of our native Hackberry species, the Spiny Hackberry is an important host plant for the Hackberry butterflies...
  • Deer Resistance: Occasionally browsed
  • Soil & Moisture: Tolerant of most well-drained soil types. Good drought resistance once well-established.
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,10,11
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
Louisiana
Merryville
Chinsei Azalea
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Never use lime around Azaleas and realize that many of your 'garden' fertilizers like 8-8-8 and 13-13-13 contain lime as a filler so this could be toxic to them. For more in-depth information on growing Azaleas please see the following links: LSU Agcenter...
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8
  • Grows To: 6''H x 12''W
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • Deer Resistance: Often Damaged
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moisture, well drained, moderately fertile, humus rich soil, and an organic mulch.
Louisiana
Merryville
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar, Cryptomeria
Prices start at : 11.99 USD

A dwarf, densely branching upright selection of the evergreen Japanese Cedar with dark blackish-green mature foliage and soft green new growth. Also a good choice for low maintenance hedges and screens or bonsai.
  • Indoor Light: Direct Sunlight
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9
Louisiana
Merryville
Pink Serissa
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

1/2", light pink, star-shaped blooms are produced from late spring to fall. Dense dark green foliage responds well to pruning and shearing. A good bonsai specimen, in containers, or as a low hedge.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8B,9,10
  • Grows To: 30''H x 36''W
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
Green\'s Bluestm Sasanqua Camellia
Prices start at : 14.99 USD

These dwarf Camellias are amenable to pruning and shearing which should be done in spring. For more on growing Sasanqua Camellias read Dr. Allen Owings', an LSU AgCenter Horticulturist, article titled " Sasanquas, Dwarf Camellias Add Color to Early-Winter...
  • Pruning: Once the Camellia flowering season has ended in mid-late spring, before buds set in summer.
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch R / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
  • Grows To: 4-6'H x 4-6'W
  • Deer Resistance: Seldom Bothered
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight to Poor
Louisiana
Merryville
Hokkaido Dwarf Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Tiny deep green foliage adorns the tiny delicate limbs of this extremely dwarf Elm. Perfect for bonsai. Slow growing to 18" high.
  • Native To / Origin: China, Korea, Japan
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight, High
  • Grows To: slowly to 18''H x 12''W
Louisiana
Merryville
Kyoto Serissa
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

A good choice for bonsai or as a house plant, and outdoors in zone 9 and warmer. Very tiny and dense dark green foliage adorns this slow growing miniature Serissa.
  • Grows To: 12''H x 10''W
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9,10
  • Native To / Origin: SE Asia
Louisiana
Merryville
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
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
Large Rock Juniper
Prices start at : 129.00 USD

Simply pinch the juniper bonsai tree's sprouts to prune to your liking or use juniper bonsai tree shears to clip the branches. For those interested in artistic expression, this juniper bonsai tree arrives full enough to shape to your preference.
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

Since the tree is resilient to different lighting conditions, the boxwood bonsai tree is perfect for both indoor and outdoor environments. It's tiny leathery leaves, dense growth habits and rough bark make it a good bonsai tree subject.
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
Japanese Mikawa Yatsubusa Maple
Prices start at : 89.00 USD

One of the most unique Japanese Maple bonsai trees available. Japanese Maple bonsai trees, or Acer Palmatum, are highly prized as bonsai due to their unique leaves. The Japanese Mikawa Yatsubusa Maple features a tighter foliage cluster.
California
Chino
Golden Gate Ficus
Prices start at : 55.00 USD

Like many ficus bonsai trees, the Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai Tree or Taiwan Ficus Bonsai Tree can be kept both indoors and outdoors, and is also one of the most hardy species. This beautiful Golden Gate ficus bonsai tree is actually not as difficult to...
  •  Ficus bonsai trees will grow decently in low light, but thrive in high light conditions.
  •  Prune back to 2-4 leaves after 6-10 leaves have grown. We recommend using a dull pruning tool on Ficus bonsai trees, as a clean cut made by a sharp tool tends to bleed more than a dull cut.
  •  Water moderately, increasing in summer and decreasing in winter. Many Ficus bonsai trees are very tolerant of being over or under watered, which makes them ideal for beginners. The Ficus bonsai tree also enjoys a daily misting to maintain humidity.
California
Chino
Japanese Coral Bark Maple
Prices start at : 79.00 USD

During the fall, the leaves begin to yellow before they fall off. The leaves are green with hints of red. This unique variety of Japanese Maple features a bright and vibrant coral bark on its younger branches.
California
Chino
Grand Chinese Elm Bonsai
Prices start at : 139.00 USD

Pruning the Chinese Elm Bonsai tree will continually produce fresh leaves to any shape you choose. Characterized by its leaf shape and stem development, the Chinese Elm Bonsai tree is a perfect addition of style and grace to any coffee table.
California
Chino
Dwarf Wisteria
Prices start at : 49.00 USD

Wisterias tend to be early bloomers. Blooms beautiful lavender flowers once a year with proper care. This dwarf wisteria features the characteristic foliage of its larger counterpart.
California
Chino
Grand Taiwan Ficus
Prices start at : 129.00 USD

Like many ficus bonsai trees, the Taiwan Ficus Bonsai Tree can be kept both indoors and outdoors, and is also one of the most hardy species. This 12" Taiwan Ficus bonsai tree features a trained "S" shape and soft glossy leaves.
  •  Ficus bonsai trees will grow decently in low light, but thrive in high light conditions.
  •  Repot every 2-3 years, although some will grow rapidly enough that yearly repotting may be necessary. The best time is before a new growth spurt, especially in spring, but Ficus bonsai trees can literally be repotted any time of year if reasonable after-care is given. Roots can easily be pruned by half. Basic bonsai soil is recommended, although Ficus bonsai trees tolerates many soil conditions.
  •  Water moderately, increasing in summer and decreasing in winter. Many Ficus bonsai trees are very tolerant of being over or under watered, which makes them ideal for beginners. The Ficus bonsai tree also enjoys a daily misting to maintain humidity.
California
Chino
Juniper - Fan Style Pot
Prices start at : 35.00 USD

Due to the juniper's forgiving growth pattern, it is easily trainable and perfect to cultivate with proper tools, Give your juniper a new twist when paired with this uniquely shaped bonsai pot.
California
Chino
Trained Rock Juniper Starter Kit
Prices start at : 99.00 USD

Ideal for the beginner or hobbyist looking to add a new tree to their collection. This starter kit includes all the essential components for maintaining and pruning your bonsai tree.
California
Chino
Shohin Flowering Tea Tree
Prices start at : 35.00 USD

Tea tree blooms appear throughout the year most prevalently during spring and early winter. This Shohin flowering tea bonsai tree features a thick trunk in a small form, giving a feeling of strength and stability.
California
Chino
Full Moon Maple Bonsai
Prices start at : 89.00 USD

During spring, the maple will feature lemon yellow foliage This unique variety of Japanese Maple, Acer Shirasawanum, features a rounder broader leaf than the Acer Palmatum.
California
Chino
Liquidambar Formal Upright Bonsai
Prices start at : 49.00 USD

The straight trunk of the tree makes it perfect for the formal upright style. However, its hardiness and tougher foliage make it much easier to care for. The liquidambar or commonly referred to as Sweetgum is part of the maple family.
California
Chino
Japanese Green Maple Bonsai
Prices start at : 35.00 USD

Japanese Maple bonsai trees, or Acer Palmatum, are highly prized as bonsai due to their unique leaves. The Japanese Green Maple features green leaves that will change color during the fall.
California
Chino