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The most beautiful collection of bonsai trees and kits, beautifully presented, and so for all occasions. You can choose your delivery date at the checkout & add your personal greetings message.
Gift wrap & personalisation options are available on every unique gift.
So whatever the occasion, delight your friends & family with a stunning & hand styled gift.
Beautiful birthday, anniversary & wedding gifts or even to say ‘Thank you‘.
Additionally, bonsai trees make very popular gifts for retirements – ideal for the start of a new hobby for someone who has a liuttle more time on their hands.
If you would like to send a friend or family member a sympathy gift these beautiful tasteful little trees make an endearing gift and a lasting memorial; a charming way to remember someone cherished.

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Anniversary Bonsai Gifts (33)
Retirement Bonsai Gifts (15)
Wedding Bonsai Gifts (14)
Thank You Bonsai Gifts (17)
Sentimental Gifts (50)
Get Well Soon Gifts (15)
Sympathy & Memorial Gifts (28)
Gifts for New Parents (9)
Congratulations Bonsai Gifts (16)
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Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) (3)
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  • 8 year old Chinese Elm Bonsai new home gift. FREE UK delivery!Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 28cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Celebrate Their New Home! Twisty Indoor Bonsai Tree Favourite – Easy for Beginners

     Price range: £46.99 through £52.98
  • Send this beautiful flowering indoor bonsai - hugs and kissesOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 28cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Special Offer Oriental Tea Tree Flowering Indoor Bonsai – Hugs & Kisses

     £48.99
  • With Sympathy Flowering bonsai gift for sale UKOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 30cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Thinking of you – Flowering Bonsai Gift

     £48.99
  • Sensational Woodland Style beginners flowering bonsai kit - Hugs & KissesOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 20cm
    Age. 6yrs

    Beginners Baby Bonsai Tree Gift – Hugs & Kisses

     £45.50
  • A Blossoming Welcome: The Housewarming Gift Bonsai—a living symbol of new beginnings, merging nature's charm with heartfelt warmthOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 20cm
    Age. 6yrs

    House Warming Gift – Fabulously Fruiting Beginners Bonsai

     £32.99
  • Memorial Tree - Chinese Elm bonsaiOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 24cm
    Age. 6yrs

    Serenity in Remembrance: Unique Memorial Gifts

     Original price was: £43.99.Current price is: £36.99.
  • Order this beautiful hugs and kisses bonsai gift now with free delivery availableOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 28cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Easy for Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai Tree Favourite – Hugs & Kisses

     £55.99
  • Memorial Tree - Flowering Fukien Tea Tree bonsaiOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 30cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Forever in Our Hearts: In Loving Memory Bonsai Tree

     £48.99
  • Memorial Tree - Chinese Elm bonsai kitOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 33cm
    Age. 12yrs

    Bereavement Gifts: In Loving Memory Bonsai Gift

     £69.99
  • Natural Range Best Wishes Bonsai GIftOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 30cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Natural Range Best Wishes Bonsai GIft

     £69.99
  • Wondrous flowering Valentines bonsai tree with I love you tagOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 28cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Valentines Offer Oriental Tea Tree Flowering Indoor Bonsai – I Love You

     Price range: £46.99 through £52.98
  • Send sympathies with our Flowering bonsai giftOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 34cm
    Age. 12yrs

    Flowering Fukien Tea Tree Kit – With Sympathy Gift

     £72.99
  • 16 year old Chinese Elm bonsai tree - New Home gift ideas for sale UKOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 40cm
    Age. 16yrs

    Mature Indoor Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree for Beginners (16 years) – Inspiring New Home Gift Ideas

     £116.99
  • Twisty Flowering Tea Tree bonsai gift for sale UKOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 30cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Special Offer Oriental Tea Tree

     £46.99
  • With sympathy gift - Natural eco friendly gift that last so much longer than flowersOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 35cm
    Age. 12yrs

    With Sympathy Twisty Bonsai Kit ~ Fruiting Chinese Sweet Plum

     £79.99
  • Flowering Indoor Bonsai beginners Starter Kit - Congratulations on your New Home editionOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 30cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Beginners Flowering Starter Bonsai Kit – Congratulations on your New Home Gift Edition

     £58.99
  • Good luck flowering indoor bonsai giftOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 28cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Fukien Tea Tree Flowering Indoor Bonsai – Good Luck

     £43.99
  • with deepest sympathy for your loss tree giftOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 33cm
    Age. 12yrs

    Ultimate Beginners Medium Twisty Flowering Tea Tree Bonsai Kit – With Sympathy Edition

     Original price was: £88.99.Current price is: £77.99.
  • With Sympathy Chinese ElmOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 30cm
    Age. 8yrs

    8 Year Old Chinese Elm Bonsai – Sympathy Plant Gift

     £41.99
  • Congratulations on your new home gift bonsai tree kit - woodland style baby bonsai starter kitOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 25cm
    Age. 6yrs

    Complete Beginners Baby Bonsai Set – Congratulations on your New Home Gift Edition

     £46.99
  • Twisty & twisty good luck bonsai tree giftOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 30cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Easy for Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai Tree Favourite – Good Luck

     £45.99
  • Memorial Tree - Flowering Fukien Tea Tree bonsai kitOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 28cm
    Age. 8yrs

    A Living Memorial: In Loving Memory Bonsai Tree

     £59.99
  • I wish i knew what to say bonsai tree giftOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 24cm
    Age. 6yrs

    I wish I knew what to say

     Original price was: £43.99.Current price is: £36.49.
  • Congratulations on your New Home Gift Twisty Indoor Starter Bonsai KitOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 33cm
    Age. 12yrs

    Chinese Elm Bonsai Starter Pack – 12 years | Congratulations on your New Home Gift Edition

     Original price was: £89.99.Current price is: £79.99.
  • With Sympathy Tree Gift Twisty Indoor Starter Bonsai KitOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 33cm
    Age. 12yrs

    Chinese Elm Bonsai Starter Pack – 12 years | With Sympathy Gift Edition

     Original price was: £87.99.Current price is: £76.99.

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Alex

Lovely bonsai, it arrived very quickly looking healthy and well-shaped

Flowering Indoor Bonsai beginners Starter Kit - Family Tree edition Beginners Flowering Starter Bonsai Kit - FAMILY TREE Gift Edition
Izzie

I am obsessed with my little zen garden, the bonsai came looking very healthy and well cared for, and packaged very securely. It comes with all the items pictured and makes a very cute set up

ZEN JAPANESE BONSAI GARDEN - PEACE Zen Sand Garden | Zen Bonsai Garden - PEACE
Sarah Tompson

I bought this bonsai as a gift for my sister last month, and she was thrilled! 🎉 I had it delivered on her birthday, and it arrived right at 9am. Since then, I’ve seen the bonsai myself, and it’s absolutely beautiful!The ordering process was smooth, and I appreciated all the delivery updates. Loved that it came with accessories, which made it feel extra special. It’s such a perfect birthday present! Highly recommend Bonsai Direct!

Unusual gifts for women to surprise & delight Unusual Birthday Gift For Her - Phenomenal Twisty Bonsai Gift
maxine

Im so happy with my Amazing bonsai, packed very well, And grown with care. Looks beautiful. It Arrived on time and i will definitely be buying from bonsaidirect again 🙂

Send this beautiful flowering indoor bonsai - hugs and kisses Special Offer Oriental Tea Tree Flowering Indoor Bonsai - Hugs & Kisses
Lilanie Gomonit

I bought this as a birthday gift for my Mother in-law. I chose a next day delivery to be delivered before 1PM. The Bonsai tree is very beautiful. DPD showed up around 11AM which is amazing. My mother in law was so surprised and so pleased on how the bonsai was beautifully wrapped. It was delivered with care. The pot of the tree is also beautiful. Indeed a beautiful set. So worth it for the money and will surely buy again in the future.

Unusual gifts for women to surprise & delight Unusual Birthday Gift For Her - Phenomenal Twisty Bonsai Gift
Helen Fogarty

Bought for a 10 year old who was very pleased with the gift. Tree looks good quality. It's their first bonsai so the care bundle is a great starting point. Very quick delivery and well packaged.

Outstanding Twisty Flowering Tea Tree Bonsai Kit - Milestone Birthday Outstanding Twisty Flowering Tea Tree Bonsai Kit - Milestone Birthday
Kelly Turner

I can highly recommend this bonsai tree. It has a lovely shape and is full of leaf. The bonsai arrived the next day, which is what I selected. Great service guys - my mum will be thrilled with her birthday gift. I am going to get some bonsai feed next. Thank you.

Most popular mid sized Chinese Elm bonsai tree for beginners for sale Medium S-shaped Chinese Elm ~ Indoor Bonsai
Lauren Jessica Watson

I chose this particular tree for my boyfriend for our one year anniversary as he has always dreamed of owning a bonsai. It came carefully packaged, with all the necessary care equipment for a beginner, care info booklet, poster and lovely decorations. Needless to say he was over the moon when he received his gift.

A beautiful Chinese elm beginners anniversary bonsai gift starter kit Wedding Anniversary Gifts – The Perfect & Unusual Gift Idea
Hannah pullan

I was very pleasantly surprised with how amazing this little tree is... packaged very well and was in great condition. My partner loves it as do I. Highly recommended bonsai direct !!! Thank you

Pepper Beginners Bonsai Tree - Red Heart Balloon. Speedy Valentine's delivery Pepper Beginners Bonsai Tree - Red Heart Balloon
Why Choose a Bonsai Tree for an Occasion Gift?

Bonsai trees combine beauty, meaning, and longevity in one gift. They are suitable for almost every occasion and offer a level of thoughtfulness that stands out. Whether you are saying congratulations, thank you, or remembering someone special, a bonsai expresses care in a lasting way.

What Is a Good Gift for Any Occasion?
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Are Bonsai Trees Suitable for Both Happy and Thoughtful Occasions?
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Occasions - Expert Overview by Olea Noall

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Thoughtful and lasting
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One of the things I love most about bonsai is how naturally it fits into so many moments in life. Over the years, I’ve seen the same tree chosen for very different reasons, and each time it feels completely right. That’s because bonsai isn’t tied to one emotion or one event. It adapts, just like people do.

When someone is choosing a gift for an occasion, they’re often looking for something that feels thoughtful without being overdone. Bonsai does that quietly. It arrives beautifully presented, ready to be enjoyed, and it carries meaning without needing explanation. Being able to add a personal message or choose a delivery date simply helps that gesture land at exactly the right moment.

“The best gifts don’t try to steal the spotlight.
They sit comfortably inside the occasion.”

Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and thank-you gifts all ask for slightly different tones, yet bonsai seems to adjust effortlessly. It can feel celebratory without being loud. Personal without being sentimental. Decorative without being disposable. That balance is hard to achieve with most gifts.

Retirement gifts are a perfect example. I often see bonsai chosen at this stage because it offers something positive and forward-looking. It’s not just a gift, but the beginning of a new routine. Something to nurture, shape, and enjoy, especially when time opens up again.

“A bonsai suits retirement because it gives back slowly.
There’s no rush, just progress.”

Bonsai also carries itself beautifully in more delicate moments. As a sympathy gift, it offers presence rather than words. It doesn’t fade after a few days. It remains, quietly marking memory and care in a way that feels respectful and lasting.

“Sometimes a living tree says what a card never could.”

That’s why I always feel confident recommending bonsai for occasions of all kinds. It’s hand styled, individual, and full of character. Whether the moment calls for celebration, gratitude, encouragement, or remembrance, a bonsai meets it with calm beauty and quiet intention.

Olea Noall has grown up surrounded by bonsai at Bonsai Direct, as the second daughter of bonsai expert Lloyd Noall. Caring for these miniature trees comes completely naturally to her — it’s something she has lived and breathed from an early age.

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