An evergreen tree, indigenous to the West Indies. Has opposite oval compound bright green leaves and small blue flowers in summer which later develop into bright orange fruits. Lignum Vitae means "long life" in latin from which comes one of its common names, "Tree of Life." Lignum vitae is the heaviest and densest wood in the world and will rapidly sink to the bottom when placed in water. The resin has been used to treat a variety of medical conditions from coughs to arthritis. Wood chips can also be used to brew a tea. Protect from low temps. Great for indoors.
Also called Australian Brush Cherry. Has small handsome evergreen leaves (great for bonsai) which are firm and glossy and the flowers are puffy white. If it receives enough light, the leaves will develop red highlights.
This hardwood tree is native to Brazil and its rain forests. Flowers with puffy white/yellow blooms in spring/summer. The raintree has delicate branches and tiny light-green compound leaves and is spiny. The leaves fold up at night or in subdued light and wakes up when we do. Easy indoor care.
The Water Jasmine, wrightia religiosa, is the material most often used for bonsai in Malaysia. It is widely planted as a hedge tree in southeast Asia countries because the wrightia is twiggy and is used for medicinal purposes. The Water Jasmine loves the heat and prefers as much direct sun as possible. It can be semi-deciduous during winter if not kept above 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The flowers are white, pendulous, and fill a room with a very lovely fragrance. Long, green bean-like seed pods follow flowering if insects pollinate the flowers.
The Flowering Dwarf Pink Powderpuff is an evergreen tropical tree that is native to Ecuador. The Powderpuff is named after its whimsical pink and white flowers. Other interesting features are the flower buds which resemble rasberries and the leaves which close up at night or during drought. The Powderpuff grows more horizontally than vertically and new growth sprouts are reddish in color. Sporadic pink and white Powderpuff flowers appear during summer. Great indoor bonsai.
The Gardenia is prized for its flowers, fragrant perfume and cream white color. It is also graced with dark evergreen foliage which makes a beautiful contrast to the delicate flowers. Blooms in late spring and summer. Great indoor bonsai.
Native to the tropical areas of Asia, this unique evergreen has small burgundy colored leaves that turn green as they mature. The Chinese Fringe produces fragrant clusters of ruby-red/pink flowers in the spring. Likes direct or indirect light and is cold hardy in temperatures just above freezing. Great flowering bonsai tree for indoors.
The Water Jasmine, wrightia religiosa, is the material most often used for bonsai in Malaysia. It is widely planted as a hedge tree in southeast Asia countries because the wrightia is twiggy and is used for medicinal purposes. The Water Jasmine loves the heat and prefers as much direct sun as possible. It can be semi-deciduous during winter if not kept above 65 degrees fahrenheit. The flowers are white, pendulous, and fill a room with a very lovely fragrance. Long, green bean-like seed pods follow flowering if insects pollinate the flowers.
Native to St. Croix, Trinidad and Curacao. the Barbados Cherry tree will grow and flower easily with little care. The flowers have five pink or lavender, spoon-shaped, fringed petals. The edible fruits, which are very high in vitamin C, are borne singularly or in two's or three's. The cherry size fruits are bright red with a thin glossy skin.
This aromatic tree which is native to China is classified as near threatened. The Perfume tree is a rare species and a member of the mahogany family. The Perfume tree resembles the Orange Jasmine and has highly lemon scented (sometimes called Mock Lemon) very small yellow blooms that can be enjoyed several times a year. Aglaia has many medicinal uses: orodine and ororinol obtained from this plant has cancer chemo preventative activity. Very easy to grow indoor bonsai tree.
Native to Australia and related to the Guava, the Bottlebrush gets its common name from the blooms which resemble a baby bottle brush. The flower brushes are bright and shiny red. Blooms in late spring or summer. The foliage is aromatic and a nice strong green color. Keep in full sun for best show of blooms and color. Does great indoors.
Native to China and Eastern Asia and now grown ornamentally in the United States. The berries are employed as a "yin" tonic in traditional Chinese medicine for a wide range of conditions, including premature aging, ringing in the ears and chronic toxicity. White flowers are attractive during late spring and early summer. Does well indoors.
The Pyracantha 'Mohave' was introduced by the National Arboretum for its resistance properties. The 'Mohave' generates an abundance of small white flowers in late May which result in masses of orange-red berries that ripen in fall and persist through winter. Evergreen. Keep outdoors.
This hardwood tree is native to Brazil and its rainforests. The rain tree has delicate branches and tiny light-green compound leaves and is spiny. The leaves fold up at night or in subdued light and wakes up when we do. Flowers appear as fragrant white puffy blossoms. Easy indoor care.
The plant from which we get our tea, the Camellia 'Yuletide' produces a profusion of uncommonly cup-shaped, brilliant blooms which are small, single and fiery red, centered with bright yellow stamens in late fall/early winter. It has evergreen glossy textured foliage. Does very well indoors.
Native to the Fujan province of China. This tree has small white flowers that can bloom at any time. The foliage is dark green and small in size. Trained in the traditional tiered layered style with a curved trunk. Loves the heat and does great indoors.
Flowering Brush Cherry pom-pom style. Has small handsome evergreen leaves which is ideal for bonsai. Flowers with pink and white puffy blooms during summer. New leaves appear reddish in color, turning green as they mature. Sculpted pom-pom design. Great for indoors.
Native to the Fujan province of China. This tree has small white flowers that can bloom at any time. The foliage is dark green and small in size. Trained in the traditional tiered layered style with a curved trunk. Loves the heat and does great indoors.
Early spring red flowers compose a rousing floral display in late winter and throughout early spring. Prized in Japan for bonsai, jam making from its fruit, and its large colorful blooms. Has attractive exfoliating bark. Keep outdoors.
Native to East Africa and relative of the Plumeria. Small succulent tree that grows only about 8' in the wild, has fleshy leaves and forms a bulbous base. Produces exotic 2" pink, white and red open trumpet shaped flowers throughout the year in full sun. Needs little water during winter. All plant nuts love these. Great for indoors.
Native to St. Croix, Trinidad and Curacao. The name "Malpighia"is used to honor Marcello Malpighia (1628-1693). He was a distinguished naturalist in Bologna, Italy. The natural form of the Barbados Cherry is pendulous with weeping twigs and branches. The flowers are rose-pink, often several together in a cyme. Its fruit is small and edible. It has a weeping growth habit if the branches are allowed to elongate. The round inedible fruits are borne singly or in 2s or 3s and are bright red with glossy skin. Great indoor bonsai.
Neea buxifolia is a versatile tree native to Puerto Rico. Commonly spelled "Nia", the botanical name is "Neea". It is a member of the Bouganvillea family with leaves about one quarter inch long and oblong with a rounded apex. This tree is especially attractive during the growing season due to the deep red color of its new shoots. Neea bears small flowers in spring and summer followed by little red mature fruit in summer. Great for indoors.
The Crown of Thorns is a spiny, succulent bonsai that flowers nearly all year. The common name alludes to the legend that the euphorbi milii worn by Christ at the time of his crucifixion was made from stems of this plant. The pink/red flowers are small and the brightly colored modified leaves (bracts) found just beneath the flowers are quite attractive. Very easly indoor care. Requires water only weekly.
The Bougainvillea is an evergreen vine which is grown extensively in the warmer climates of the U.S. The flowers and branches of this artificial Bougainvillea are created from lava clay making them very flexible and, therefore, can be adjusted to your personal preferences or left as shown in the image. The hand-painted flowers are so life-like that people will want to touch them to see if they are real. This tree will retain its beauty for many years to come and can be cleaned with a slightly dampened cloth.
The flowers and branches of this artificial Golden Shower tree are created from luna clay, making them very flexible and, therefore, can be adjusted to your personal preferences or left as shown in the image. The hand-painted flowers are so life-like that people will want to touch them to see if they are real. This tree will retain its beauty for many, many years to come and can be cleaned with a dampened cloth.
The flowers and branches of this artificial Desert Rose tree are created from luna clay making them very flexible and, therefore, can be adjusted to your personal preferences or left as shown in the image. The hand-painted flowers are so life-like that people will want to touch them to see if they are real. This tree will retain its beauty for many years to come and can be cleaned with a dampened cloth.
Named for a botanist, John Fraser, who explored the Southern Appalachians in the late 1970s. Comes balled in a flat burlap bottom which allows the tree to stand firmly on its own. Arrives with packaged Christmas decorations for the holiday season during the month of December.\nGreat on a table or end table.\nNo water required
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