Introduction

Brush Cherry brings neat, glossy foliage and an attractive, densely branched outline to a bonsai display. The broom-style canopy creates a balanced miniature-tree silhouette. It is supplied in an approximately 20cm pot.

About this bonsai

Small flowers and ornamental fruit may appear when light, maturity and pruning allow. They are seasonal possibilities, not promised features on delivery. The exact Syzygium species has not been confirmed.

Tree details

• Common name: Brush Cherry
• Botanical name: Syzygium sp. (precise species unconfirmed)
• Style: Broom
• Pot: Approximately 20cm external width; blue glazed ceramic bonsai pot
• Position: Bright indoors or a frost-free conservatory; outside in warm weather
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Experience: Beginner to intermediate

Position & light

Provide plenty of natural light and good airflow. Protect from cold draughts and intense radiator heat. Acclimatise gradually to a sheltered outdoor position in warm weather, avoiding abrupt exposure to strong summer sun.

Watering

Check regularly and water thoroughly as the soil surface starts to dry. Keep the root ball evenly moist without leaving the roots in standing water.

Feeding & pruning

Feed during active growth with suitable bonsai fertiliser. Trim new shoots to retain the outline. Repeated hard pruning can reduce flowering; allow the tree to settle after arrival before major styling.

Winter care

Keep bright and frost-free. A greenhouse or conservatory must provide adequate protection from cold; an unheated structure alone does not guarantee frost protection.

What you'll receive

One Brush Cherry bonsai in the pot described above. A drip tray is not included unless specifically included in a purchased option. Photographs are representative; trunks, branches, foliage and overall shape vary naturally between trees. Scissors, wire and fertiliser are optional extras unless purchased as part of a set.