Evergreen Indoor Flowering Myrtle/Roseapple (Syzygium buxifolium) – Flowering & Fruiting
Product Code: IDM2
£36.99
A beautiful indoor Syzygium bonsai tree with glossy miniature leaves, soft cream summer flowers and charming cherry-like autumn fruits. Perfect for beginners, this elegant Roseapple is easy to care for and brings year-round interest to any room. Stylishly potted in a deep blue ceramic pot with drip tray and grown with care by the Bonsai Direct family team. A meaningful, attractive gift symbolising love, joy, good fortune and long life.
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- 1x Orchard Style Oriental Myrtle (Syzygium Buxifolium)
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Syzygium Bonsai Tree (Syzygium buxifolium) – Indoor Flowering & Fruiting Myrtle/Roseapple
A charming evergreen indoor Syzygium bonsai tree with cream flowers and cherry-like fruits
Please note: This listing uses a generic photograph. Your Roseapple bonsai will be very similar in size and style, but each tree has its own natural character.
Elegant, Characterful and Extremely Rewarding
The Syzygium bonsai tree, also known as the Oriental Myrtle or Roseapple, is one of the most delightful indoor flowering species. Its glossy green leaves, naturally dainty proportions, and seasonal flowers and fruits make it a miniature masterpiece. This bonsai arrives potted in a deep blue ceramic pot with a dark-coloured plastic drip tray, creating a beautifully balanced display ready for any room.
During summer, the Syzygium buxifolium produces soft cream flowers with delicate starburst stamens. As autumn approaches, the tree forms bright red cherry-like fruits that deepen to purple as they mature. This changing display gives the bonsai real charm and personality throughout the year.
Naturally Miniature and Full of Presence
The Syzygium’s naturally small leaves create an elegant, refined look. New foliage emerges with a soft blush-red tint before darkening to a rich green. Its compact shape makes it perfect for windowsills, shelves, desks and smaller living spaces. It acts as a small living ornament — calming, beautiful and surprisingly expressive.
A Syzygium Bonsai Tree with Beautiful Meaning
Across cultures, the Roseapple holds strong symbolic meaning. It represents love, joy, good fortune, long life and peaceful living. In mythology, it was linked to Aphrodite, making it a romantic and heartfelt gift option. Because of this, Syzygium bonsai trees are wonderful for weddings, anniversaries, house-warmings or meaningful birthday gifts.
Easy-Care Bonsai for Beginners
This species is wonderfully forgiving. It thrives in bright daylight, enjoys lightly damp soil, and responds well to weekly feeding during spring and summer. With minimal care, it rewards you with flowers, fruits and year-round greenery. It’s an excellent choice for complete beginners.
Why Choose a Syzygium Bonsai Tree?
Seasonal Interest, Petite Growth and Elegant Styling
The Syzygium bonsai tree offers:
Naturally miniature evergreen foliage
Cream starburst flowers in summer
Cherry-like fruits in autumn
Graceful informal-upright styling
A peaceful, artistic indoor presence
It’s a tree full of character, movement and seasonal charm — perfect for those who want a unique indoor bonsai.
A Wonderful Gift for Nature Lovers
If you’re searching for a thoughtful and unusual gift, the Syzygium bonsai is a brilliant choice. It brings together beauty, ease of care, symbolism and year-round interest. Suitable for eco-conscious friends, plant lovers, beginners or anyone who enjoys peaceful indoor greenery.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct – The Big ‘Little Tree’ Experts
When you choose Bonsai Direct, you’re buying from a dedicated family-run nursery specialising in the finest “little trees.” We have spent decades growing, nurturing and styling bonsai with care, patience and genuine passion. Every tree is selected by hand, prepared by experts and packaged safely so it arrives healthy, beautiful and ready to enjoy.
Customers trust us for our friendly support, clear care guides and exceptional quality — the kind you only get from specialists who truly understand bonsai. With fast, reliable delivery and a reputation built on honesty and expertise, we make owning a bonsai simple, enjoyable and inspiring from the moment it arrives.
Simple, Helpful Care Support
We include free printed care instructions to guide you through watering, pruning and placement. The drip tray protects surfaces and supports humidity, while the deep blue ceramic pot adds a premium finish to the overall design.
Fast Delivery and Flexible Options
Enjoy free next working day delivery to most UK areas. You can also select your preferred delivery date at checkout — ideal for gifts, special occasions or planning around busy schedules. View your Roseapple bonsai collection.
| Species | Rose Apple (Myrtle -Syzygium Buxifolium) |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Flowering/Fruiting | Flowering & Fruiting |
| Age (years) | 6 |
| Height (cm) | 26 |
| Pot Size (cm) | 15 x 10 |
| Pot Colour | Blue |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Either - Protect from hard frosts |
| Difficulty | Intermediate - 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: Lightly 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 |
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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| 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 |
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| 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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Expert Overview by Lloyd Noall
- Ease of Care
- Rated 5 out of 5
- Appearance & Styling
- Rated 4 out of 5
- Flowering & Fruiting Interest
- Rated 5 out of 5
- Suitability for Beginners
- Rated 4 out of 5
- Value for Money
- Rated 5 out of 5
Lloyd Noall Expert Opinion
“The Syzygium has always been one of those quietly impressive bonsai that people fall in love with once they see it up close. It has a natural neatness about it — the tiny glossy leaves, the balanced branching, the gentle upright posture. But what I enjoy most is the seasonal change. The little cream flowers in summer and those cherry-like fruits in autumn give the tree personality, which is something I look for when selecting bonsai for beginners. It’s an easy species to understand and live with, and it rewards simple, consistent care. If someone wants an indoor bonsai with elegance, charm and just a touch of magic, the Syzygium is a wonderful choice.”
— Lloyd Noall, Bonsai Grower & Stylist, Bonsai Direct
Lloyd has decades of experience in the art of bonsai and is the founder of Bonsai Direct. He started selling bonsai trees commercially in 1995, nearly 30 years ago.
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