Overall Height ~ 29cm Age: 8yrs

Wedding Tree Gift – 8-Year Chinese Sweet Plum Bonsai Kit with Marriage Tag

£68.99

SKU: WED1

Free Delivery by Saturday 24th October available

This bundle includes:

Fruiting Chinese Sweet Plum (Sageretia theezans) Twisty Indoor Bonsai

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Small Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray

Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml

Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value

Marriage Tag

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Gift wrap - Natural Jute & With Love Ribbon

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An elegant and unusual wedding gift featuring an 8-year-old Chinese Sweet Plum bonsai in a blue ceramic pot. Includes drip tray, pruning scissors, bonsai feed, marriage tag and hessian and ribbon gift wrap presentation. Symbolising protection, creativity, new life and warm wishes, this beginner-friendly living wedding tree offers a meaningful alternative to traditional gifts. The tag on this lovely beginners indoor bonsai gift read ‘Marriage, is the joining of two hearts together forever”.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xFruiting Chinese Sweet Plum (Sageretia theezans) Twisty Indoor Bonsai
  • 1xSmall Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
  • 1xMarriage Tag
  • 1xGift wrap - Natural Jute & With Love Ribbon
Description

Unusual Wedding Gift | Chinese Sweet Plum Bonsai Wedding Tree

An Unusual Wedding Gift That Grows with Their Marriage

If you are searching for an unusual wedding gift that feels meaningful, elegant, and completely different from traditional presents, this Chinese Sweet Plum bonsai tree kit offers something truly special.

Instead of giving flowers that fade or homeware that gets stored away, you can give a living tree — one that grows alongside the couple and becomes a lasting reminder of their wedding day.

This 8-year-old S-shaped Chinese Sweet Plum bonsai arrives beautifully presented and ready to celebrate love.


A Sculptural Bonsai Full of Character

This mature Sageretia theezans features a naturally twisty trunk with attractive flaky bark that adds texture and age. New foliage emerges with subtle rusty red tones before maturing into glossy green leaves, creating gentle seasonal interest.

During warmer months, small purple plum-like fruits may appear along the branches, adding an unexpected touch of natural elegance. These charming details make this bonsai far more distinctive than a conventional wedding gift.

The tree is potted in a refined blue ceramic bonsai pot, carefully chosen to complement its foliage and structure.


Beautifully Presented Wedding Tree Gift

This unusual wedding gift includes:

  • 8-year-old Chinese Sweet Plum Bonsai

  • Blue ceramic bonsai pot

  • Drip tray

  • Bonsai pruning scissors

  • Specialist concentrated bonsai feed

  • “Marriage” hanging tag – Marriage, is the joining of two hearts together forever.

  • Natural hessian wrapping with ‘with love’ ribbon

  • Printed care guide

The presentation feels thoughtful, natural, and celebratory without being excessive. It is ready to give straight from delivery.


Perfect for Beginners

Although elegant in appearance, the Chinese Sweet Plum is well suited to beginners. It thrives in bright indoor conditions and responds positively to gentle pruning.

With regular watering and simple seasonal care, it maintains its structure and foliage beautifully. Because of its manageable size and forgiving nature, it makes an ideal first bonsai for a couple starting something new together.


Symbolism That Makes It Meaningful

The Chinese Sweet Plum symbolises:

  • Protection

  • Creativity

  • New life

  • Warm wishes

These qualities reflect the foundations of marriage — growth, resilience, and shared purpose. As a result, this bonsai becomes far more than décor; it becomes a living symbol of unity.


Why Choose Bonsai Direct

At Bonsai Direct, we have over 30 years of specialist experience growing and shaping bonsai in the UK. We focus on long-term health and natural development rather than mass production.

When you order from us, you receive:

  • Free next working day delivery across most of the UK

  • The option to select your preferred delivery date

  • Expertly prepared, healthy bonsai

  • Clear care guidance

  • Friendly, knowledgeable support

We deliver seven days a week, making wedding gifting simple and reliable.


Natural Variation

Each bonsai develops its own unique trunk movement and branch structure over time. Subtle differences enhance authenticity and ensure every tree is one of a kind — just like every marriage.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
Fruiting - Small Purple Plum Like fruits
Pot Size (cm)
15 x 10
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
Difficulty
Easy - Perfect Beginners Bonsai
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) makes a beautiful natural gift enhanced by its 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 and as the bonsai matures it produces tiny plum-shaped fruits. A really pretty bonsai gift and great for beginners.

Delivery

🌿 Delivery Options
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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
✅ Every bonsai is hand-checked, watered, and securely packaged for safe arrival.
📘 Printed care guide included with all orders.
🚚 All bonsai tree orders can be tracked and our couriers will notify you of your delivery slot.

Bonsai Care

🌱 Bonsai Care Guide
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
🌿 Don’t worry! Your detailed printed care guide walks you through everything step by step.
🎥 Extra help & videos are available on our website.
✅ Every bonsai is checked, watered & securely packaged before dispatch.
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