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 as much as possible, during the summer months.  But do not move your bonsai from indoors to outdoors in cold weather.

​​Firethorn / Pyracantha Angustifolia

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Pyracantha 23cm w x 36 cm h Price €98
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Pyracantha Angustifolia 25 cm w x 38 cm h Price €120
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Pyracantha Angustifolia 30 cm w x 40cm h Price €145
Pyracantha. Most  varieties originate from China but some from other tropical region like the Philippines. Glossy ,evergreen leaves with thorns. Beautiful sprays of frothy white flowers in spring are followed by bright red/ orange berries in autumn. So there is always something spectacular going on with this tree, throughout the year. Needs to be kept moist at all times, particularly when the berries are ripening. Should be outdoors in spring to allow the insects to pollinate the flowers, and likes some sunshine in the summer outdoors, to ripen the berries. Keep indoors in winter between 5 and 22 degrees C.in a cool, bright, sunny position.

Chinese Elm. Ulmus Parviflora. 

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Chinese Elm 15w x 32cm h Price €36
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Chinese Elm 20 cm w x 34cm h Price €58
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Chinese Elm 24 cm w x 38 cm h Price €78
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Chinese Elm 29cm w x 40 cm h Price €145
Native of China, Korea and Japan this is one of the easiest to care for, and most popular of the indoor/ outdoor bonsai. 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. 
​Rhododendron Indicum / Azalea 
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OUT OF STOCK Rhododendron Indicium 22 cm w x 26 cm h Price €44.
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Rhododendron Indicium 23 cm w x 29 cm h. Price €58
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Rhododendron Indicium 22 cm w x 36 cm h Price €78

Rhododendron Indicum / Azalea This variety of bonsai is one of the most spectacular of all the varieties .It is one of the most popular trees to be grown as bonsai in China and Japan, and greatly cherished.  It has evergreen glossy leaves. Flowers in April/ May/ June with flamboyant bright pink flowers. Quite easy to care for. Needs partial shade. Protect from frost, if kept outside in winter and some  leaf shedding can occur if kept outdoors in winter, and  protect from heavy rain while flowering. Give plenty of water throughout the year with less in the winter. Use rain water or soft water as much as possible and never let  the soil dry out. Spray foliage when finished flowering in Summer. Use acid free compost when repotting.

Chinese Privet/Ligustrum.

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OUT OF STOCK Chinese Privet 15 cm pot w x 30 cm h Price 38
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Chinese Privet 20 cm w x 34 cm h Price €58
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OUT OF STOCK Chinese Privet 24 cm w x 38 cm h Price €78
 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, cool areas indoors and out.. See our 'Indoor Bonsai Care' section for further details or ' Outdoor Bonsai Care '.

Buddist Pine/ Podocarpus

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OUT OF STOCK Buddist Pine 16 cm w x 28 cm h Price €44
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OUT OF STOCK Buddist Pine 22 cm w x 32 cm h Price €64
The Buddist Pine is originally from far east , China and Japan.Tough, hardy little evergreen. One of the few conifers that can be kept indoors. Easy to care for and train into interesting shapes. It has spicky dark green yew-like foliage and will take a shady, cool position indoors in winter. Some sun outdoors in summer will keep it healthier.  Care also be kept outdoor in winter if wished. .Keep soil moist and spray leaves in hot  summer.weather.