Find a Tree With Character

Pre-Bonsai

Start With Potential

Pre-bonsai are trees that have the characteristics and potential to be developed into bonsai.

They provide an opportunity for the grower to become part of the tree’s development from an earlier stage.

Working with pre-bonsai can be especially rewarding because you have the opportunity to make design decisions and watch the tree evolve over time.

Finished Bonsai

Established Trees With Character

Finished bonsai have already undergone significant development and refinement.

These trees offer the opportunity to bring an established bonsai into your collection while continuing its long-term care and development.

Because bonsai are living works of art, even a finished specimen continues to change with the seasons.

Choosing the Right Bonsai

Selecting a bonsai is about more than finding the tree that looks best at first glance.

Consider:

The trunk

A strong trunk can provide the foundation for an impressive bonsai.

The branches

Branch structure contributes to the tree’s overall composition and future development.

The foliage

Healthy foliage is an important part of a thriving bonsai.

The potential

Some trees reveal their beauty immediately. Others invite you to discover it gradually.

Your experience

The right tree should suit your knowledge, available time, environment, and goals.

A Bonsai Is a Long-Term Investment in Living Art

When you purchase a bonsai, you are not simply purchasing a plant.

You are taking responsibility for a living tree with a history and a future.

With appropriate care, its character can continue to develop for years and, potentially, generations.