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Overall Height ~ 33cm Age: 12yrs
Twisty S-Shaped Zesty Indoor Pepper Bonsai Kit – For Beginners
£79.99
SKU: IDPEP3
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This 12-year-old Japanese Pepper Tree Bonsai combines fine, feathery foliage with a fresh aromatic quality. Potted in a glazed ceramic pot and supplied with a drip tray, fertiliser, pruning scissors, and a care leaflet, it arrives ready to maintain and refine. Its bright green leaflets and delicate white summer flowers provide seasonal interest and texture. Each tree develops individually, giving every bonsai its own natural character and balanced form.
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Description
Japanese Pepper Tree Bonsai – 12-Year-Old Aromatic Specimen
A Fresh, Fragrant Bonsai with Fine Detail
Enjoy structure, fragrance, and vibrant foliage with this 12-year-old Japanese Pepper Tree Bonsai (Zanthoxylum piperitum). We shape the tree to create a balanced canopy with light, feathery foliage. Its fine leaflets form a dense crown, which gives the bonsai the presence of a mature tree in miniature. We pot it in a glazed ceramic pot and include a dark-coloured drip tray for a clean, practical finish.
Moreover, the foliage releases a subtle citrus-pepper fragrance when gently brushed, which adds another sensory layer to its appeal.
The Japanese Pepper Tree – Glossy Foliage and Seasonal Interest
The Japanese Pepper Tree Bonsai produces small, bright green leaflets that create a soft, full canopy. During warmer months, it develops tiny flowers, which add delicate seasonal detail across the branches. Although the blooms are subtle, they reward close attention and careful care.
At 12 years old, the trunk shows developing character and steady taper. With regular pruning, you maintain its compact shape and encourage denser growth. Because each bonsai grows individually, natural variation in trunk movement and leaf density enhances its unique character.
What’s Included
You receive the 12-year-old Japanese Pepper Tree Bonsai potted in its ceramic pot. We include a drip tray to help manage watering and protect surfaces.
In addition, we supply a bottle of bonsai fertiliser to support healthy, vigorous growth throughout the growing season. A pair of pruning scissors allows you to refine the canopy and maintain structure with precision. We also provide a clear care leaflet so you can position and maintain your bonsai with confidence.
Symbolism and Meaning
The Japanese Pepper Tree symbolises purification, healing, protection, peace and harmony. Its fresh aroma reinforces this sense of clarity and renewal. Furthermore, its steady growth reflects resilience and balance, which makes it a rewarding species to cultivate over time.
As you shape and care for it, you strengthen both its form and your own bonsai skills.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
We select well-rooted trees with established structure and healthy foliage. Our team inspects each bonsai before dispatch to ensure strong presentation and vitality. With practical essentials included and carefully grown stock, we help you enjoy long-term success with your Japanese Pepper Tree Bonsai.
Specification
- Evergreen
- Yes
- Flowering/Fruiting
- Flowering & Fragrant
- Pot Size (cm)
- 19 x 14
- Pot Colour
- Blue
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Indoor
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Maintenance
- Positioning: Needs bright light and warmth.
Watering: Keep soil damp but not soggy; avoid complete drying.
Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly following the instructions on the bottle.
Pruning: Prune back new growth to maintain shape. Enjoy the zesty fragrance when pruning.
Repotting: Repot every two-three years.
Note: Can live outside during summer months but protect from frost. - Pet Friendly
- Yes
Bonsai Variety
The Sweet Aromatic Pepper Tree Bonsai (Zanthoxylum piperitum) has a fresh, zesty fragrance and bright green glossy foliage. It displays small clusters of tiny white flowers and the bark is fissured, adding character and age to this very elegant and exciting bonsai. Great for beginners. A free care guide is included with all bonsai trees. The exciting pepper tree symbolises purification, healing and protection. What an inspired gift idea.
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