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Syzygium buxifolium - Shaped Outdoor Bonsai Plant - 3Ltr Pot - (Choice of 2)

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Syzygium buxifolium Shaped Bonsai Plant – 3Ltr Pot – Choice of 2

The Syzygium buxifolium shaped bonsai is a tender evergreen tree with glossy green foliage, colourful bronze-red new growth and a carefully trained canopy. Suitable for a bright indoor position or a sheltered patio during summer, it provides attractive colour and structure throughout the year.

Key Features

  • Small, glossy evergreen leaves create a dense and finely textured canopy
  • New shoots emerge in attractive blush-red or bronze shades
  • Carefully shaped form offers the appearance of an established miniature tree
  • May produce delicate creamy-white flowers followed by colourful berries
  • Suitable for bright indoor spaces and sheltered patios during warm weather
  • Available in a choice of two individually shaped designs

Product Description

Syzygium buxifolium is an attractive evergreen bonsai valued for its compact leaves, colourful young growth and dense branching. New shoots emerge in warm red or bronze tones before gradually maturing to glossy dark green, providing an appealing contrast across the carefully trained canopy.

During summer, established plants may produce delicate creamy-white or ivory flowers with prominent, fluffy stamens. Under suitable growing conditions, these can be followed by small cherry-like berries in shades of red or purple during autumn. Flowering and fruiting will depend on the plant’s maturity and growing environment and cannot be guaranteed.

This tender bonsai thrives in a bright indoor position and may be moved outdoors to a warm, sheltered area during summer. Regular trimming helps preserve its shaped silhouette and encourages dense foliage pads. Traditionally associated with love, good fortune, long life and joyful living, it also makes a thoughtful gift for a plant or bonsai enthusiast.

Specifications

  • Product name: Syzygium buxifolium Shaped Bonsai Plant
  • Scientific name: Syzygium buxifolium
  • Common names: Chinese myrtle, brush cherry and roseapple
  • Plant type: Tender evergreen bonsai
  • Foliage: Small, glossy dark green leaves
  • New growth: Blush-red to bronze
  • Potential flowers: Creamy-white or ivory with prominent stamens
  • Potential fruit: Small red or purple berries
  • Flowering period: Summer
  • Potential fruiting period: Autumn
  • Position: Bright, indirect light
  • Outdoor use: Warm, sheltered and partially shaded position during summer
  • Minimum temperature: Protect from temperatures below 5–10°C
  • Water requirements: Keep evenly damp but not waterlogged
  • Pot size: 3 litres
  • Design options: Choice of two shapes and ceramic pots
  • Please note: Select the required option when ordering; plant shape, foliage and pot finish may vary slightly

Care Tips

  • Position indoors in bright, indirect light, away from intense sunlight through glass.
  • Move outdoors during warm summer weather if desired, choosing a sheltered spot with partial shade.
  • Acclimatise the plant gradually when moving it between indoor and outdoor conditions.
  • Bring it indoors before temperatures fall and protect it from frost at all times.
  • Water when the surface begins to feel slightly dry, keeping the compost consistently damp but never saturated.
  • Do not leave the pot standing in water, as prolonged waterlogging can damage the roots.
  • Use collected rainwater where possible in areas with hard tap water.
  • Apply a balanced liquid bonsai fertiliser weekly or fortnightly from spring to autumn, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Trim new shoots regularly to retain the desired silhouette and encourage dense, compact branching.

Choose your preferred Syzygium buxifolium bonsai to bring evergreen foliage, colourful new growth and carefully shaped structure to a bright indoor space or sheltered summer patio.

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