Camellia Bonsai Tree Care

The Camellia Bonsai Tree, scientific name Camellia sasanqua, is native to southern Japan and China. Bonsai growers love this tree for its beautiful pink cup-shaped flowers. Can be grown indoors. Additional Information Family: Theaceae Scientific name: Camellia sasanqua Common Names: …

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Stiff Bottlebrush Bonsai Tree Care

The Stiff Bottlebrush Bonsai Tree, scientific name Callistemon rigidus, is an evergreen shrub known for its interesting red flowers that resemble a bottle brush. Additional Information Family: Myrtaceae Scientific name: Callistemon rigidus Common Names: Stiff Bottlebrush, Flowering Bottlebrush, Red Cluster …

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Pink Powderpuff Bonsai Tree Care

The Pink Powderpuff Bonsai Tree, scientific name Calliandra schultzei ‘rose cascade’, belongs to a family with over 12,000 species. Additional Information Other popular species that are often used for bonsai are Calliandra haematocephala, Calliandra haematocephala ‘Alba’, Calliandra haematocephala ‘Nana’. Scientific …

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Dwarf Black Olive Bonsai Tree Care

The Dwarf Black Olive Bonsai Tree, scientific name Bucida spinosa, is a tropical evergreen that is native to Cuba, the Caribbean, and some parts of Florida. Additional Information Scientific name: Bucida spinosa Family: Combretaceae Common Names: Dwarf Black Olive, Spiny …

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Snowbush Bonsai Tree Care

The Snowbush Bonsai Tree, scientific name Breynia disticha, is native to the southern Pacific islands. Additional Information Family: Euphorbiaceae Scientific name: Breynia disticha Common Names: Snowbush, Hawaiian Snow Bush, Foliage Flower, Rosy Snow Bush, Snow On The Mountain. Origin: Native …

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European White Birch Bonsai Tree Care

The European White Birch Bonsai Tree, scientific name Betula pendula, is native to Europe, Russia, and Asia. Additional Information Family: Betulaceae Scientific name: Betula pendula or Betula verrucosa Common Names: Silver Birch, White Birch, European White Birch, European Birch, Weeping …

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River Birch Bonsai Tree Care

The River Birch Bonsai Tree, scientific name Betula nigra, native to United States. Often found along streams and in wet bottomland areas. Additional Information Scientific name: Betula nigra Family: Betulaceae Common Names: River Birch Origin: Native to the eastern United …

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Ponytail Palm Bonsai Tree Care

The Ponytail Palm Bonsai Tree, scientific name Beaucarnea recurvata, is native to southeastern Mexico. Additional Information Family: Agavaceae Scientific name: Beaucarnea recurvata Common Names: Ponytail Palm, Bottle Palm, Nolina, Elephant-foot Tree. Origin: Native to southeastern Mexico. Outdoor/Indoor Use: Both. Light …

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