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Overall Height ~ 44cm Age: 16yrs

Exquisite Flowering & Fruiting Roseapple Bonsai with Cherry-Like Fruits & Soft Cream Blooms | ADVENT OFFER 9

Original price was: £180.00.Current price is: £145.00.

SKU: PXMAS9

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Sensational large & impressive Roseapply Myrtle Bonsai | ADVENT OFFER 9
This 16-year-old Syzygium bonsai features bold serpentine movement and vibrant foliage in a gloss black ceramic pot. Its flowers, fruits and colourful leaf flushes create interest throughout the year. the news leaves are often flushed blush red; older leaves are lime and forest green. Ideal for beginners  this bonsai has wonderful movement and beautiful colours, A refined, expressive bonsai that brings colour and elegance into any indoor space.

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Striking Flowering & Fruiting Roseapple Bonsai with Powerful Serpentine Movement | ADVENT OFFER 9

16-Year-Old Syzygium Bonsai in Brand-New Gloss Black Ceramic Pot

This impressive 16-year-old Roseapple bonsai (Syzygium buxifolium) showcases powerful serpentine trunk movement and a confident, sculptural presence. The trunk flows in a loose S-shape, creating natural energy and refined rhythm through the design. Moreover, the canopy lifts gracefully, giving the tree a confident, expressive character.

Potted into a brand-new gloss black ceramic bonsai pot with a matching drip tray, this tree looks bold and contemporary. The deep black glaze intensifies the foliage colours, enhancing every blush-red tip and lime-green leaf. As a result, the display feels vibrant, elegant and full of life.

This is the exact bonsai you will receive.

Colour, Flowers and Fruit Throughout the Seasons

The Roseapple is loved for its year-round colour and rewarding seasonal interest. New leaves emerge in warm blush reds before shifting to lime and settling into deeper greens. Meanwhile, soft cream pom-pom flowers appear in spring and summer, adding a delicate brightness. Later, tiny cherry-like fruits develop, giving the tree a charming woodland look.

Because of this natural cycle, the bonsai offers changing textures and colours month after month. Its glossy foliage and neat growth habit make it ideal for indoor bonsai enthusiasts.

A Mature Bonsai with Strong Artistic Structure

This specimen shows real refinement. The trunk twists with confident movement, and each branch sits naturally within the composition. Furthermore, the open, free-flowing structure creates harmony between negative space and foliage, giving the bonsai a striking silhouette. Despite its impressive presence, the tree remains compact enough for a windowsill, desk or calm corner of your home.

Species Overview

The Roseapple originates from warm, subtropical regions across Asia. It thrives in steady indoor temperatures and enjoys bright light with gentle airflow. The species grows compactly, making it a popular choice for bonsai styling. Its flowers symbolise purity and new beginnings, while its fruits represent abundance and good fortune.

Place your Roseapple in a bright room away from cold draughts. Water when the soil begins to dry slightly, keeping the root zone evenly moist. Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly in the growing season to support fresh growth, flowers and fruit.

Why Buy from Bonsai Direct

At Bonsai Direct, we nurture every bonsai with patience and expertise at our family-run Devon nursery.
We never mass-produce trees; instead, we style each specimen by hand and photograph it individually.
Our sustainable growing practices, friendly support and carefully packaged deliveries ensure your experience is exceptional from start to finish.
A printed care guide is included with your tree.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
Flowering & Fruiting
Pot Size (cm)
21 x 16
Pot Colour
Gloss black
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
Difficulty
Easy - Do not hard prune
Maintenance
Positioning: Loves bright, warm locations with good humidity.
Watering: Keep soil moist but never waterlogged.
Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly following the instructions on the bottle.
Pruning: Trim new shoots regularly for a dense canopy. Do not hard prune.
Repotting: Repot every two years in mid-spring.
Note: Can live outside during summer months but protect from frost.
Pet Friendly
Yes
Bonsai Variety

Rose Apple (Myrtle -Syzygium Buxifolium)
The stunning Syzygium Buxifolium indoor beginners bonsai is a native species to South Africa and is commonly called a Roseapple/Brush Cherry or Myrtle. They get their names from the small bright red fruits which have a cherry-like appearance.
Additionally, beautiful soft cream flowers precede the fruits are have wonderful long stamens which give them a star-burst appearance.
The leaves of this species are naturally small in size giving this bonsai as naturally dainty stature. The new leaves are often flushed with a blush-red colour and fade to a dark green. A easy variety to grow and ideal for beginners.
Furthermore, the Roseapple bonsai has been a symbol of love, hence has become an emblem for marriage. It is also believed to be the flower of the gods, being sacred to the Greek goddess Aphrodite, the goddess of love. … It also symbolizes good fortune. It is believed that cultivating a Roseapple plant will usher in peace and love to your home. This plant is also considered a representation for long life, as well as joyful living. It is very elegant bonsai tree that many people love to grow in their homes.

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Bonsai Care

🌱 Bonsai Care Guide
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
🌿 Don’t worry! Your detailed printed care guide walks you through everything step by step.
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