- 1xFruiting Chinese Sweet Plum (Sageretia theezans) Twisty Indoor Bonsai
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Overall Height ~ 28cm Age: 8yrs
Chinese Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai | 8 years old
Price range: £49.99 through £55.98
SKU: IDSAG7
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This 8-year-old Chinese Sweet Plum is a distinctive fruiting bonsai tree featuring an elegant S-shaped trunk and striking reddish bark. Its foliage begins with soft red tones before forming a dense green canopy, and with care it may produce small purple fruits. Potted in a navy blue glazed ceramic pot and you have the option to add a drip tray. Each bonsai grows individually, giving every tree its own natural character and seasonal interest.
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Fruiting Bonsai Tree – 8-Year-Old Chinese Sweet Plum
A Distinctive Fruiting Bonsai with Elegant S-Shaped Form
This 8-year-old Chinese Sweet Plum is a beautiful fruiting bonsai tree that brings colour, texture, and structure into the home. The tree features a graceful S-shaped trunk, which creates movement and balance throughout the canopy. Its reddish-toned bark contrasts beautifully with the lush green foliage, giving the bonsai a refined and mature appearance. We pot it in a navy blue glazed ceramic pot, which enhances the natural colours of the tree and completes the presentation.
Compact yet expressive, this fruiting bonsai tree offers a striking focal point in any bright indoor space.
The Chinese Sweet Plum – Seasonal Foliage and Purple Fruits
The Chinese Sweet Plum (Sageretia theezans) is well known for its attractive bark and finely proportioned leaves. New foliage often emerges with soft red and bronze tones before developing into a dense canopy of glossy green leaves. As the tree matures and receives consistent care, it can produce small purple fruits that add another layer of seasonal interest.
At 8 years old, the bonsai already shows developing trunk character and balanced branching. With regular pruning, you can maintain a compact shape and encourage fuller growth. You may also place the tree outdoors during warmer months, provided you protect it from frost. Each bonsai grows individually, so natural differences in trunk movement, foliage, and fruiting give every tree its own character.
What’s Included
You will receive the 8-year-old Chinese Sweet Plum fruiting bonsai planted in its navy blue ceramic pot. For added practicality, you can also choose an optional drip tray to help manage watering and protect surfaces.
Symbolism and Meaning
The Chinese Sweet Plum symbolises protection, creativity, new life, and warm wishes. Its seasonal growth and fruiting habit reflect vitality and new beginnings. As the bonsai develops, it becomes both a decorative centrepiece and a rewarding tree to care for over time.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
We select healthy trees with strong roots and balanced structure. Our team inspects each bonsai before dispatch to ensure quality and presentation. With carefully cultivated stock and years of experience growing bonsai, we help you enjoy the beauty and character of a fruiting bonsai tree with confidence.
Specification
- Evergreen
- Yes
- Flowering/Fruiting
- Fruiting
- Pot Size (cm)
- 15 x 10
- Pot Colour
- Blue
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Indoor
- Difficulty
- Easy - Perfect for beginners
- Maintenance
- Positioning: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Avoid low-light rooms.
Watering: Keep soil slightly moist; never allow to dry completely.
Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly following the instructions on the bottle.
Pruning: Prune regularly to shape and promote dense foliage.
Repotting: Repot every two years in late spring.
Note: Can live outside during summer months but protect from frost. - Pet Friendly
- Yes
Bonsai Variety
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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