- 1xMiniature Flowering Cherry Blossom Starter Bonsai in Navy Blue Pot
- 1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
- 1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
Overall Height ~ 28cm Age: 5yrs
Young Flowering Cherry Blossom Bonsai Tree Beginners Kit – Flight of the Butterfly Tree
£44.99
SKU: CherryBlossom5
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This tiny Cherry Blossom bonsai tree is a 4-year-old outdoor bonsai grown from the hardy Prunus incisa ‘Kojo-no-mai’ variety. It arrives planted in a navy blue ceramic bonsai pot and includes pruning scissors, bonsai fertiliser, and a printed care guide. This species is loved for its delicate spring blossoms, fresh green summer foliage, and colourful autumn leaves. As each bonsai is individually grown, slight variation in shape and branching should be expected. It is a beginner-friendly outdoor bonsai that thrives in gardens, patios, or sheltered balconies.
Please Note: This bonsai must be kept outdoors.
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Cherry Blossom Bonsai Tree – 4 Year Old Starter Kit
A Charming Cherry Blossom Bonsai Tree for Beginners
This Cherry Blossom bonsai tree is a lovely introduction to growing a flowering bonsai. Our growers carefully cultivate these 4-year-old trees to develop their distinctive zigzag branching and balanced shape. As a result, each bonsai already shows the natural character that makes this species so popular.
The tree arrives planted in a classic navy blue glazed ceramic bonsai pot. The pot provides space for healthy root growth while presenting the bonsai beautifully on a patio, balcony, or garden table. Because every bonsai is individually grown and shaped, natural variation should be expected in the trunk movement and branching.
This Cherry Blossom bonsai tree makes a thoughtful gift and a rewarding project for beginners and bonsai enthusiasts alike.
Seasonal Beauty from a Cherry Blossom Bonsai Tree
The Cherry Blossom bonsai tree (Prunus incisa ‘Kojo-no-mai’), sometimes known as the Fuji Cherry or “Flight of the Butterfly” tree, is admired for its graceful structure and changing seasonal display.
In early spring, delicate flowers appear across the branches. The blossoms open in soft shades of white with gentle pink tones and deeper pink centres. As the season continues, fresh green leaves fill the canopy and bring life to the tree.
During autumn, the foliage turns vibrant shades of orange and red. Small ornamental cherry fruits may also develop as the tree matures. Even in winter, when the leaves fall, the elegant zigzag branch structure remains visible and full of character.
This is a hardy outdoor deciduous bonsai that thrives best in gardens, patios, or sheltered balconies where it can follow the natural rhythm of the seasons.
What’s Included
This Cherry Blossom bonsai tree arrives planted in a navy blue glazed ceramic bonsai pot and is ready to display outdoors.
The starter kit also includes bonsai pruning scissors for shaping and maintenance, a bottle of bonsai fertiliser to support healthy growth, and a printed care guide with clear instructions to help you care for your bonsai with confidence.
Symbolism and Why a Cherry Blossom Makes a Wonderful Gift
Cherry Blossom bonsai trees are widely admired for their symbolism. The blossom traditionally represents renewal, beauty, and the arrival of spring.
Because the tree flowers each year and continues to grow and develop, it becomes a living reminder of appreciation and new beginnings. For this reason, a Cherry Blossom bonsai tree makes a meaningful gift for birthdays, celebrations, or special occasions.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
At Bonsai Direct, our experienced growers carefully cultivate every bonsai to maintain healthy growth and natural character. Rather than mass-producing plants, we focus on well-developed trees with strong structure and long-term potential.
Each bonsai is carefully packaged for safe delivery and includes clear care guidance to help you look after your tree successfully. Thousands of customers across the UK trust Bonsai Direct for quality bonsai and expert advice.
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.
Specification
- Evergreen
- No
- Flowering/Fruiting
- Both
- Pot Size (cm)
- 15 x 10
- Pot Colour
- Blue
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Maintenance
- Light: Prefers a sheltered position in the garden. Protect from extreme midday heat in summer.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Pruning: Prune the tips after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Feeding: Apply a balanced bonsai fertiliser every week during the growing season (spring to autumn). This promotes vigour, flowering and new leaves.
Repotting: Repot every 2–3 years in well-draining soil to maintain root health.
Winter Care: Hardy but benefits from some protection in severe frost. Keep in a sheltered spot if temperatures drop too low. - Pet Friendly
- Yes
Bonsai Variety
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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