12 Year Old Fruiting Christmas Bonsai Gift!
Product Code: Christmas83
£61.99 – £69.98Price range: £61.99 through £69.98
A beautiful 12-year-old Chinese Sweet Plum (Sageretia theezans) — one of the most unique Christmas gifts for plant lovers. With red-toned bark, russet-tipped leaves and purple plum-like fruits, this bonsai makes a meaningful and eco-friendly festive present. Comes in a navy ceramic pot with an optional tray and festive tag.
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- 1x Fruiting Chinese Sweet Plum (Sageretia theezans) Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Medium Size 12 years
- 1x Merry Christmas Mini Heart Tag
- 1x Drip Tray Options for Medium Pots
Chinese Sweet Plum (Sageretia theezans) – A Stunning 12-Year-Old Fruiting Bonsai and One of the Most Unique Christmas Gifts
A Beautiful, Meaningful and Truly Unique Christmas Gift
If you’re searching for unique Christmas gifts that feel meaningful, eco-friendly and unforgettable, this spectacular 12-year-old Chinese Sweet Plum bonsai is an exceptional choice. Also known as Sageretia theezans, this elegant indoor tree displays a naturally twisted trunk, red-toned bark and delicate flaking texture that gives it real character. As the weather warms, the leaves blush with tan–russet tips, and small purple plum-like fruits begin to form — a charming seasonal transformation that makes this one of the most distinctive unique Christmas gifts to give.
Please note: This is a generic photograph. Your bonsai will be very similar in style, quality and structure, but not identical.
The Chinese Sweet Plum symbolises protection, creativity, new life and warm wishes. These heartfelt meanings make it a deeply thoughtful present — not just a plant, but a living symbol of positive energy and hope.
A Charming Bonsai Gift Ready to Enjoy
Your 12-year-old Sweet Plum bonsai comes beautifully potted in a navy blue ceramic pot. You can choose to add a drip tray (ceramic or plastic), although it’s optional. A festive heart-shaped “Merry Christmas” tag completes the gift presentation, adding seasonal warmth without overwhelming the natural beauty of the tree.
Once you add the bonsai to your basket, you can personalise your gift with scissors, bonsai feed, watering cans, greeting cards, balloons and other extras. These options help turn this bonsai into one of the most personal and unique Christmas gifts you can give.
Easy Care for Beginners
Position: Indoors in bright daylight; avoid direct sunlight and draughts
Watering: Keep the soil just damp; never allow it to fully dry
Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly for healthy growth
Misting: Mist the foliage regularly for added humidity
Pruning: Trim lightly to maintain shape and balance
Flexible Delivery for Stress-Free Gifting
We make gifting simple during the busy festive season. Pre-order now and select your perfect delivery date at checkout. Our couriers deliver seven days a week across the UK. Premium morning and weekend delivery options are available for a small surcharge.
For last-minute shoppers, order by 3:25pm for FREE next working day delivery to most of the UK. Deliveries to the Scottish Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland may require additional working days and a small surcharge.
This Christmas, choose a gift that stands out — a fruiting Chinese Sweet Plum bonsai that brings beauty, meaning and delight throughout the year. It’s one of the most unique Christmas gifts you can give.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
Bonsai Direct is a professional, family-run bonsai nursery with decades of hands-on experience. Our expert growers carefully nurture every tree using sustainable, eco-friendly methods to ensure outstanding health, beauty and longevity. We provide clear care guides, exceptional customer support and fast, reliable delivery so you can shop with complete confidence. When you choose Bonsai Direct, you’re choosing quality, expertise and a team passionate about helping every customer enjoy bonsai with success.
| Species | The Chinese Sweet Plum (Sageretia theezans) is a pretty indoor bonsai which has great character at an early age due to the flaky bark revealing tones of red/tan. The stunning foliage has hints of rusty red turning to glossy green. Small white flowers give rise to tiny plum-shaped fruits. A really pretty bonsai and great for beginners. |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Flowering/Fruiting | Fruiting - Small Purple Plum Like fruits |
| Age (years) | 12 |
| Height (cm) | 33 |
| Pot Size (cm) | 18 x 13 |
| Pot Colour | Blue |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoors (Outdoors during warmer months if you wish) |
| Difficulty | Easy - Perfect for beginners |
| Maintenance | Position: Indoors in bright daylight; avoid direct sun Watering: Keep soil just damp; never dry Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly for healthy growth Misting: Mist regularly to improve humidity Pruning: Trim lightly to maintain shape Repotting: Every 2–3 years |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
The Chinese Sweet Plum (Sageretia theezans) is a pretty indoor bonsai which has great character at an early age due to the flaky bark revealing tones of red/tan. The stunning foliage has hints of rusty red turning to glossy green. Small white flowers give rise to tiny plum-shaped fruits. A really pretty bonsai and great for beginners.
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| Service | When will it arrive? | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Delivery (England, Wales & Southern Scotland) | Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | FREE |
| Premium AM (Weekdays before 1pm) | Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | £8.99 |
| Weekend Delivery | Chosen Saturday or Sunday | £8.99 |
| Highlands & Islands AB37–38, AB54–56, FK17–21, GY, HS, IV1–63, JE, KA27–28, KW1–17, PA20–49, PA60–78, PH19–26, PH30–40, PH42–44, PH49–50, TR21–25, ZE | Two working days (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | £7.99 |
| Northern Ireland | Two working days (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | £7.99 |
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Beginner-friendly
| Care | What to do | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Read your printed Care Instruction Guide included with every bonsai tree before you begin. | Upon arrival |
| On arrival | In hot weather, stand pot in water for 5 minutes, then drain. | Once on day 1 |
| Position | Indoor Bonsai – Bright daylight, avoid harsh midday sun & cold draughts. Outdoor Bonsai – bright to semi-shaded, sheltered position. | All year |
| Water | Check soil daily; keep damp to the touch (not soggy). In hot spells, soak the pot briefly. | Daily check |
| Mist | Lightly mist foliage to boost humidity and condition leaves. | Once or twice a week |
| Feed | Use bonsai fertiliser, diluted as directed. Follow the directions on the bottle. | Species dependant |
| Prune | Trim longer shoots to maintain shape and encourage new growth. | As needed |
| Health | If needed, use an invigorator/insecticide and follow the label instructions. | If issues arise |
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