Gifts for Mum | Flowering Cherry Blossom Bonsai Tree Beginners Kit
Product Code: MD45
£34.99
This Cherry Blossom bonsai starter kit makes one of the most meaningful gifts for mum. It offers spring flowers, summer greenery, autumn colour, and elegant winter structure. Supplied with Best Mum tag, it arrives ready to enjoy. Please note, drip trays are not included with outdoor bonsai as they are not required. You can add one if you would like, you need the size small.
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- 1x Standard Flowering Cherry Blossom Starter Bonsai in Navy Blue Pot
- 1x Tag - Best Mum Heart
Gifts for Mum | Cherry Blossom Bonsai Tree (4 Year Old) with “Best Mum” Tag.
A Meaningful Gift for Mum That Blooms Every Spring
If you are searching for gifts for mum that feel thoughtful and lasting, this Cherry Blossom bonsai makes a beautiful choice. Instead of giving flowers that fade after a few days, you can give a living tree that returns with blossoms every spring. As a result, your mum can enjoy something meaningful that grows and changes year after year.
We grow this 4-year-old Cherry Blossom bonsai with care and present it in a classic glazed ceramic bonsai pot. The elegant pot complements the natural form of the tree while providing space for healthy root development. At the same time, the compact size makes this bonsai ideal for patios, gardens, or outdoor seating areas.
To make the gift even more special, we include a wooden “Best Mum” hanging tag. This simple detail adds a warm personal touch and helps turn a beautiful bonsai into a memorable gift for mum. Please note, drip trays are not included with outdoor bonsai as they are not required. You can add one if you would like, you need the size small.
Cherry Blossom Bonsai with Beautiful Seasonal Interest
This tree is Prunus incisa ‘Kojo-no-mai’, often known as the Fuji Cherry or the “Flight of the Butterflies” tree. Gardeners admire this variety for its distinctive zig-zagging branches, which create an elegant silhouette even during winter.
In early spring, delicate blossoms open across the branches. The flowers appear soft white with gentle pink tones and deeper pink centres, creating the classic cherry blossom display that many people love.
As the seasons change, the tree continues to offer interest. Fresh green foliage fills the canopy through summer. Then, as autumn arrives, the leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and red before falling. Finally, in winter, the sculptural branch structure becomes beautifully visible once again.
Because of this seasonal transformation, a Cherry Blossom bonsai makes one of the most meaningful gifts for mum, offering beauty throughout the year.
A True Outdoor Bonsai Tree
This Cherry Blossom is a strictly outdoor bonsai and grows best in natural light and fresh air. Therefore, we recommend placing it in a garden, patio, terrace, or sheltered balcony where it can follow the natural rhythm of the seasons.
Each bonsai grows individually, and our growers shape every tree by hand. Consequently, the exact form, branching, and character of your bonsai may vary slightly from the images shown. This natural variation ensures that every tree remains unique.
Why Choose Bonsai Direct
At Bonsai Direct, our experienced growers cultivate every tree with care and attention. Rather than mass-producing plants, we focus on healthy bonsai with strong structure and natural character. In addition, we include a printed care guide with every order to help your bonsai thrive. Our team carefully packages each tree to ensure safe delivery, and we offer reliable shipping across the UK on your chosen date. As a result, thousands of customers trust Bonsai Direct when choosing a special bonsai gift.
A Cherry Blossom bonsai makes a truly memorable gift for mum, a living reminder of appreciation that will bloom beautifully each spring.
We grow our cherry blossom bonsai trees outside and they are a deciduous bonsai species. They should be grown outdoors as they are fully hardy. They are early Spring flowerers, so you should see new buds in February/March. When out of leaf they still exhibit a lovely structure. From spring budding you get wondrous soft pink/white blossom, followed by lush lime green leaves. During autumn you get cherry fruits and spectacular autumn red and golden hues.
| Species | Prunus Incisa 'Kojo-no-mai' is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosacea. It is a very small Fuji Cherry tree with zig-zagging branches and an abundance of flowers. Just as winter ends in early March, the tree bursts into life with lots of white, delicate looking flowers with pink centres. The foliage is serrated, with new foliage having a bronzed tinge and taking on a bright orange colour in the autumn. A dainty slow-growing, early white-flowering cherry, in Japan it is highly regarded as an ornamental tree. |
| Evergreen | No |
| Flowering/Fruiting | Flowering & fruiting |
| Age (years) | 4 |
| Height (cm) | 18 |
| Pot Size (cm) | 14 x 9 |
| Pot Colour | Blue |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Maintenance | Grow Cherry Blossom bonsai outdoors in a bright, open position so it can experience natural seasons. Keep the soil evenly moist, feed with Bonsai fertiliser during the growing season, and protect the pot from severe frost in winter. |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Prunus Incisa 'Kojo-no-mai' is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosacea. It is a very small Fuji Cherry tree with zig-zagging branches and an abundance of flowers. Just as winter ends in early March, the tree bursts into life with lots of white, delicate looking flowers with pink centres. The foliage is serrated, with new foliage having a bronzed tinge and taking on a bright orange colour in the autumn. A dainty slow-growing, early white-flowering cherry, in Japan it is highly regarded as an ornamental tree.
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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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