Preserved Bonsai

Preserved Bonsai Trees

Cultivating a Bonsai tree is a job unto itself, and while many like to appreciate the beauty of a Bonsai, most don’t have the time to go through the work and upkeep that a real Bonsai requires. That is one of the reasons why Bonsai experts developed a way to preserve Bonsai trees in order to maintain its beauty without requiring additional care.

For those who want to have a real Bonsai tree on display in their home but don’t have the time or desire to cultivate one themselves, mature Bonsai trees can actually be purchased in stores and online. However, even mature Bonsai trees will require time and attention in order to maintain its gorgeous appearance.

Purchasing a mature Bonsai Tree is the perfect way to bring the beauty and elegance of Bonsai into a home without having to go through the work that growing a Bonsai tree requires. These Bonsai trees are the perfect way to introduce oneself to the Bonsai tradition, while also learning the skills necessary to create one.

Whether purchasing a starter kit or purchasing Bonsai tools and accessories separately, it is important that Bonsai tree growers own the proper tools needed to create a Bonsai. These tools are absolutely essential to creating a gorgeous tree and achieving the proper shape and size. Tools and accessories can be purchased individually or, in some cases, as sets.

Bonsai Trees

Evergreen Bonsai Trees

Evergreen species are a popular choice when it comes to cultivating a Bonsai tree. One reason is because evergreen trees don’t lose their foliage, which enables them to look beautiful all year round. They are also extremely hardy and can withstand extreme conditions. Evergreen trees also have unique appearances that go well with certain Bonsai styles and forms.

Broadleaf Bonsai Trees

Broadleaf Bonsai are perhaps one of the most versatile of Bonsai groups. Bonsai growers love them because they have a wide range of seasonal interest. Many have gorgeous leaf shapes, sizes, textures and colors while also offering spring foliage and flowers. Though they may not keep their foliage in the winter, broadleaf Bonsai usually have gorgeous fine branches in the winter, which hold their own special type of beauty.

Tropical Bonsai Trees

There are many types of tropical Bonsai trees. These trees offer gorgeous foliage and flowers, but often times require special attention, especially if living in a colder climate where the tree isn’t hardy. Tropical Bonsai trees are frequently placed indoors as a result of their sensitivity to colder climates. Sweet Plum is one of the most popular of indoor Bonsai.

Flowering Bonsai Trees

Whether looking to add color to a home or garden, flowering Bonsai trees are a popular choice. Many even use flowering Bonsai as table centerpieces because of their unique shapes and gorgeous flowers. No two flowering Bonsais are the same, which make them a favorite among Bonsai artists. Flowering Chinese Perfume Bonsai and Japanese Flowering Quince tree are two popular choices.

Coniferous Bonsai Trees

Conifers are also popular choices for Bonsai trees, however almost all are considered to be outdoor bonsai because they cannot be grown successfully indoors. Because of how hardy conifers can be when acclimated to cold environments, they make for popular choices in colder regions. They are also quite resilient to pests, which is another bonus for Bonsai artists who have enough to worry about without adding pests and diseases to the mix.

Deciduous Bonsai Trees

Deciduous means that the trees will drop their leaves in the winter and regrow them come springtime. While they do drop their leaves in the winter, their branches provide a certain eerie beauty in the winter that goes well with the Bonsai culture. Popular types of deciduous Bonsai trees include Japanese Maple, Dwarf Crabapple, Trident Maple, Japanese Beech, Zelkova, and some Elm varieties, just to name a few.