3 Different Types of Bonsai Trees

When you think of a bonsai tree what springs to mind? It it a very small oriental looking tree with gnarly roots, and tiny pine like leaves? If so, then you are not alone as many people believe there is only one style of bonsai tree, and they often get stereotypes into this one style. However, in actual fact there are many different styles of bonsai tree that can all be put into five different categories. Read on to find out more about these three different types of bonsai tree.

Evergreen Outdoor Bonsai Trees

As the name suggests an evergreen bonsai tree never sheds it’s leaves in the Winter, and it mainly lives outdoors. You can grow or purchase a large range of evergreen outdoor bonsai trees including a weeping hemlock, boxwood, hinoki cypress and a cryptomeria. In the Winter your bonsai tree will need a safe place to stay away from frost and wind, and it won’t need much water. However in the Summer months it will need watering frequently.

Indoor Bonsai Trees

Unlike the outdoor bonsai tree, the indoor one will thrive best (yes you guessed it) indoors. However, it can also be kept outdoors in the temperature is above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. You should water your indoor bonsai tree only when it is needed. A good tip is to feel the soil. If it feels dry then your tree needs a drink. Your indoor bonsai should be kept in a place where there is natural light.

Fruiting or Flowering Bonsai Trees

A flowering or fruiting bonsai tree goes against what everyone pictures a bonsai tree to look like. Unlike a normal bonsai tree, this type will grow flowers or bear some kind of fruit. A bonsai tree that grows fruit or flowers will need a lot more natural sunlight and than one that doesn’t. A flowering bonsai tree can make a very pretty gift for the person in your life that likes both plants and the beauty of a flower.