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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 do not move your bonsai from indoors to outdoors in cold weather.

Chinese Elm. Ulmus Parviflora. 

Chinese Elm. 15 cm w x 20 cm h. Price €24
Chinese Elm 20 cm w x 28 cm h. Price €58
Chinese Elm 18 cm w x 34cm h Price.€74
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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. 


Chinese Privet/Ligustrum.

Chinese Privet. 15 cm w x 20 cm h. Price €24.
Chinese Privet 20 cm w x 32 h. Price €58
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 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 '.

   Jade Tree or Money Tree.   ​​European Olive / Olea Europaea.

Jade Tree. 20 cm w x 28 cm h. Price €58
Out of Stock European Olive . 22 cm W x 38 cm H. Price €84.
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Suitable for shady positions indoor or outdoor.,The European Olive and the Jade Tree make one of the loveliest trees as 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. Likes lots of sun but will not tolerate frost if outdoors in winter.