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Bonsai... a Japanese word meaning "tray-planted," bonsai refers to the art of training drawf trees and growing the miniaturized trees in pots or containers. Bonsai trees are dwarfed by pruning roots and branches to create an artistic sculpture. Whether you are interested in raising Bonsai trees as hobby or profession, Bonsai Tree Source has everything you need to succeed including artificial Bonsai trees, seeds, trees, pots, tools, and useful articles and tips.

Today's Most Popular Bonsai Trees and Products

Japanese Red Maple - 17"x14"x19" (acer palmatum dissectum 'Red Filigree Lace') - Sale Price: $139

A relatively new variety with the most dissected or finely cut red foliage of any Maple. Deep maroon leaf color turns crimson in fall. Decideous. Keep outdoors. 11 years old. 17" x 14" x 19" Potted in a ceramic blue rectangular container 10'x8" as shown. Suitable 10.5"x14.5" humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $11.95. Shipped via UPS ground - $34.95. Allow sufficient time for us to pack and ship your order.

Ceramic Pot - 2.25" x 5.75" - Sale Price: $34.95

2.25"x5.75". Square cascade. Gray border, tan, with floral etched designs and brown feet. Shipped via UPS ground - $7.95.

Cork Bark Elm (ulmus neri) - Sale Price: $800

The neri Elm has small serrated green leaves which have good yellow/bronze fall color. The trunk has a striking gnarled corky bark appearance hence the name Cork bark Elm. Deciduous. Keep outdoors. 48 years old. 21"x21"x38". Potted in a 17" brown mica rectangular container as shown. Suitable 18"x13" humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $11.95. Shipped via UPS ground - $95.00.

Weeping White Birch (betula pendula 'trosts dwarf') - Sale Price: $39.95

This dwarf only grows to 3-4 feet tall, and is highly sought after for bonsai. It has a fine textured thread-leafed light green foliage that looks like a weeping laceleaf maple. Has a peeling bark trunk with pendulous catkins. Distinctive white bark which is colored by a pigment called, appropriately enough, betulin. Much loved for bonsai because of their elegant beauty. Does not do well in shade. Decideous. Keep outdoors. 7 years old. 13"-15" tall. Suitable 10"x8" humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $4.95. Shipped via UPS 2-3 days - $13.95.

Japanese Holly (ilex crenata dwarf pagoda) - Sale Price: $99.95

A charming miniature evergreen tree with tiny round leaves and occassional small black fruits. It has very short internodes, so the foliage is especially dense. Extremely slow grower. Hardy. Keep outdoors. 9 years old. 10" x 8" x 14". Potted in an 8" ceramic green oval container as shown. Suitable 10" x 8" humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $4.95. Shipped via UPS ground - $14.95