Cherry Blossom Bonsai Tree (Prunus incisa ‘Kojo-no-Mai’)
This Cherry Blossom bonsai is a hardy, flowering and fruiting outdoor bonsai with exceptional seasonal interest. Beautifully presented in a navy ceramic bonsai pot, it is easy to care for and highly recommended for beginners. In spring, it produces masses of delicate blush-pink and white flowers, making it one of the most admired flowering bonsai varieties.
Seasonal Beauty & Structure
The Cherry Blossom bonsai is prized for its dramatic transformation through the seasons. During winter, the tree displays elegant bare zig-zag branches with excellent structure. As spring arrives, these branches burst into life with an abundance of small white flowers flushed with soft pink and deep pink centres. Although the blooms are delicate, they appear in great numbers and create a breathtaking display.
As the year progresses, fresh pale green leaves emerge and deepen throughout summer. Small cherry fruits may follow the spring flowers, before the tree finishes the year with spectacular autumn shades of orange, red, and gold.
A Bonsai with Deep Meaning
This Cherry Blossom bonsai, also known as Prunus incisa ‘Kojo-no-Mai’, holds deep cultural significance in Japan. Cherry blossoms symbolise renewal, beauty, and the fleeting nature of life. The name “Kojo-no-Mai” translates to Flight of the Butterflies, describing the magical effect of petals falling like butterflies in the wind.
Because of this symbolism, Cherry Blossom bonsai represent good fortune, new beginnings, revival, and future happiness, making them a thoughtful and meaningful gift.
Ideal Outdoor Bonsai
Descended from the Fuji Cherry of Japan, this bonsai is fully hardy and should be grown outdoors. It is ideal for gardens, patios, decking, or sheltered balconies, where natural seasonal changes encourage flowering and fruiting. Even when leafless, the tree retains an attractive and expressive structure.
Please note: We grow our cherry blossom bonsai trees outside. They are a deciduous, fully hardy species and must be grown outdoors. They are early spring flowerers, with buds forming in February/March. When out of leaf, they still display a lovely structure. Spring brings soft pink and white blossom, followed by lush green foliage and, in autumn, cherry fruits and vivid red and golden leaves.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
We are a professional, family-run bonsai nursery with decades of hands-on growing experience. We nurture every bonsai in our nursery rather than mass-producing stock, selecting each tree for health, balance, and character. Every bonsai is securely packaged for safe arrival and includes a detailed printed care guide written by our expert growers. We also offer friendly aftercare support and fast, reliable delivery on the date you choose. Customer satisfaction is second to none.
