A fragrant & feathery special Dad gift – Aromatic Pepper bonsai!

A Zesty Bonsai Gift to Brighten His Day – The Fragrant Aromatic Pepper!

Discover a truly unique and delightful gift for your special dad – the Aromatic Pepper bonsai. This charming tree releases a refreshing fragrance when pruned, filling the room with its invigorating scent. Featuring a captivating trunk texture and lush green leaves, the bonsai forms a broom-style trunk that gracefully leads up to a twiggy canopy. This 6-year-old bonsai is elegantly potted in a navy blue ceramic pot, complemented by a dark-colored drip tray.

Tailored for beginners, this special dad gift includes a pair of pruning scissors and a bottle of bonsai feed, ensuring the nurturing process is both easy and enjoyable. The included care kit enhances the overall experience. To add a personalised touch, the gift features a beautifully decorated “special dad” pebble and a “Best Dad” hanging heart tag. We are confident that your special dad will treasure this beginner-friendly bonsai tree!

The Aromatic Pepper, or Zanthoxylum piperitum, symbolises purification, protection, healing, peace, and harmony.

The Pepper Bonsai (Zanthoxylum piperitum), also known as the Japanese Pepper Tree, is a unique and increasingly popular bonsai species known for its delicate, feathery foliage, spiky branches, and aromatic, peppery scent. Native to Japan and Korea, this tree produces small, red peppercorn-like fruits and fragrant leaves, adding to its ornamental appeal.

Why is the Pepper Bonsai Gaining Popularity?

1. Distinctive Aesthetic – Its fine, compound leaves and thorny branches create a visually striking bonsai with a natural, rugged elegance.
2. Aromatic & Functional – The leaves and seeds are used in Japanese cuisine, making it both decorative and practical.
3. Hardy & Resilient – It adapts well to pruning and shaping, making it a great choice for bonsai enthusiasts of all skill levels.
4. Seasonal Interest – It offers year-round beauty, from vibrant green foliage in spring and summer to colourful berries in autumn. It has to be said that it often does not fruit. But the leaves and fragrance alone make this a worthy variety.

With its combination of beauty, fragrance, and culinary uses, the Pepper Bonsai is quickly becoming a favourite indoor bonsai species.

Enjoy complimentary next-working-day delivery on all bonsai. Alternatively, choose your preferred delivery date at checkout. Enhance your gift with extras such as gift wrap, balloons, and personalised hanging tags when adding the bonsai to your basket. Additionally, receive a care guide with tips, general variety information, and symbolism with each bonsai.