Indoor /Outdoor Bonsai

Certain varieties of sub-tropical bonsai can be kept either indoors or outdoors. If kept indoors refer to our 'indoor bonsai care' section. If outdoors refer to our 'outdoor bonsai care' section. But all bonsai benefit from being outdoors for periods of time during the summer months.  But do not move your bonsai from indoors to outdoors in cold weather.

Chinese Privet/Ligustrum. 

Chinese Privet 15 cm pot w x 30 cm h Price €38 inc. undertray P&P €10

Chinese Privet 24 cm pot w x 36cm h Price €78 inc. undertray. P&P €15

Chinese Privet 20 cm w x 34 cm h Price €64 inc. undertray P&P €12

Chinese Privet. 29 cm pot w x 40 cm h Price €180 inc. undertray P&P €20

 The Chinese Privet is an excellent subject for indoor/outdoor bonsai cultivation. This hardy, evergreen tree with easily twisted trunk and light green, shiny leaves, has the ability to look much older than it's true age, and develops a thick, mature trunk very rapidly. Very easy to train into traditional bonsai shapes. It does need lots of water, so a good subject for those who tend to over water their plants. Suitable for shady areas indoors and  can be kept outdoors during the summer months. See our 'Indoor Bonsai Care' section.

Chinese Elm / Zelkova Serrata

Chinese Elm/ Zelkova 15 cm pot w x 34 cm H. Price €38 inc. undertray. P&P €10

Chinese Elm/ Zelkova 24 cm pot w x 34cm h Price €78 inc. undertray P&P €15

Chinese Elm/ Zelkova 20 cm pot w x 36cm h with under tray. Price €58 inc. undertray. P&P €12

Chinese Elm/ Zelkova 29cm pot w x 40 cm h Price €190 inc. undertray P&P €20

Native of China, Korea and Japan this is the easiest of all indoor bonsai to care for,and most popular of the indoor bonsai.The best tree for starters. It has tiny leaves and a compact growth, perfect for bonsai cultivation. If kept indoors the tree is evergreen, but if outdoors, it may loose leaves during the winter months. This variety is probably the most 'tree like' of the sub- tropical varieties. Suitable for bright areas indoors, cool conservatories and sheltered gardens. See our ' Bonsai Care' pages for further details. 

Carmona Microphylla / Fukien Tea

Carmona 20cm w x 36cm h with undertray Price €58 inc. drip tray

Carmona 24cm pot x 38 cm h with undertray Price €78 inc drip tray

This tropical tree originates in Southern China. Evergreen with tiny dark green, glossy leaves. It has tiny white flowers throught the year if the climate is warm enough, followed by berries that turn from green to brown. Need lots of water throught the year. Spray leaves occasionally. Keep in an east or west facing window and can be kept outdoors during the summer months.

European Olive / Olea Europea

European Olive 15 cm wide x 23cm high. Price €38

European Olive 17cm wide x 27 cm wide Price.€48

European Olive 30 cm wide x 46 cm high Price €185

​Suitable for sunny positions indoor or outdoor, the European Olive make one of the loveliest trees as bonsai and is a great tree as a starter bonsai. These trees develop wonderful thick gnarled trunks and can live many years. Tiny shiny, green, waxy leaves throughout the year, with fruit and flower possible as it matures. Easy to care for and is tolerant of cool or warm condition once it received good light. Some periods outdoors in summer is ideal for this tree.

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