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Sageretia Bonsai – Chinese Sweet Plum (Fruiting)

Bonsai Tree Meaning | Tree Symbolism: Protection, Creativity, New Life & Warm Wishes.

Primarily, the Chinese Sweet Plum (Fruiting) or Sageretia theezans is a pretty indoor bonsai which has a great character at an early age due to the flaky bark revealing tones of red/tan. Futhermore,the stunning foliage has hints of rusty red turning to glossy green.

Flower, fruits and red-fushed leaves …

Firstly, small white flowers give rise to tiny plum-shaped fruits. These are purple in colour. A really pretty indoor bonsai and great for beginners. Quick growing and highly recommended. Incidently, the bark also has a lovely red hue.

A lovely tree meaning…

This bonsai symbolises protection, creativity, new life & warm wishes. Thus, making it a fabulous new baby gift idea.

Of all the species of indoor bonsai the Sweet Plum or Bird Plum as we have seen it referred, offers great diversity.

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Sweet Plum (Sageretia theezans) (18)
  • Sweet Plum Bonsai Forest for sale for indoors for beginnersFestive bonsai tree sale 2025-2026Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 27cm
    Age. 6yrs

    Dwarf Bonsai Forest | Chinese Sweet Plum

     Original price was: £65.00 – £74.99Price range: £65.00 through £74.99.Current price is: £49.99 – £59.98Price range: £49.99 through £59.98.
  • Outstanding Bonsai Offer - Twisty Bonsai Kit | Flowering & Fruiting Starter Kit for BeginnersOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 27cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Outstanding Bonsai Offer – Twisty Bonsai Kit | Flowering & Fruiting Starter Kit for Beginners – OFFER OF THE MONTH

     Original price was: £69.99.Current price is: £59.99.
  • Fruiting Sweet Plum (Sageretia) Indoor Bonsai Tree | Wonderful MovementThis is the exact bonsai you will receiveOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 42cm
    Age. 15yrs

    Fruiting Sweet Plum (Sageretia) Indoor Bonsai Tree | Wonderful Movement

     £145.00
  • Picturesque Fruiting Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai Tree with Lovely ShapeThis is the exact bonsai you will receiveOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 42cm
    Age. 16yrs

    Picturesque Fruiting Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai Tree with Lovely Shape

     £145.00
  • Magnificent Indoor Fruiting Sweet Plum Character Bonsai with Highly Artistic StylingThis is the exact bonsai you will receiveOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 39cm
    Age. 15yrs

    Magnificent Indoor Fruiting Sweet Plum Character Bonsai with Highly Artistic Styling

     £155.00
  • Supreme Styled Beginners Indoor Fruiting Sweet Plum Bonsai | Beautiful Movement & Root FlareThis is the exact bonsai you will receiveOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 39cm
    Age. 15yrs

    Supreme Styled Beginners Indoor Fruiting Sweet Plum Bonsai | Beautiful Movement & Root Flare

     £145.00
  • Sweeping Fruiting Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai Tree with Flaky BarkFestive bonsai tree sale 2025-2026Age. 9yrs

    Sweeping Fruiting Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai Tree with Flaky Bark

     Original price was: £99.99.Current price is: £79.99.
  • ZEN JAPANESE BONSAI GARDEN - PEACEOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 31cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Zen Sand Garden | Zen Bonsai Garden – PEACE

     £75.00
  • Zen bonsai garden - Garden of reflectionOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 31cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Zen Bonsai Garden – REFLECTION

     £85.00
  • Twin set of beginners indoor bonsai for saleOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 25cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Double Bonsai | Special Offer Twin Pack

     Original price was: £71.49.Current price is: £54.99.
  • ZEN BONSAI GARDEN - GARDEN OF SERENITYOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 31cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Zen Bonsai Garden – SERENITY

     £75.00
  • JAPANESE BONSAI ZEN GARDEN - CONTEMPLATIONOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 31cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Mini Zen Garden | Zen Bonsai Garden – CONTEMPLATION

     £85.00
  • Elegantly-Shaped Fruiting Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai Tree with Gentle CurvesThis is the exact bonsai you will receiveOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 38cm
    Age. 15yrs

    Elegantly-Shaped Fruiting Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai Tree with Gentle Curves

     £165.00
  • Woodland style Chinese Sweet Plum - Fruiting indoor bonsai!Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 26cm
    Age. 6yrs

    Enchanting Chinese Sweet Plum Bonsai: A Delightful Bonsai Bargain for Beginners

     £36.99
  • Triple bonsai forest for saleFestive bonsai tree sale 2025-2026Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 28cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Dwarf Sageretia Bonsai Forest

     Original price was: £99.99.Current price is: £75.00.
  • Sweet Plum (sageretia theezans) twisty indoor bonsai for saleOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 28cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Chinese Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai

     Price range: £46.99 through £52.98
  • Stunning Chinese Sweet Plum indoor bonsaiFestive bonsai tree sale 2025-2026Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 26cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Mini Sageretia Bonsai Forest | Trio of 3 Easy Care Indoor Bonsai

     Original price was: £115.00.Current price is: £75.00.
  • Comprehensive Beginners Baby Bonsai SetOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 25cm
    Age. 6yrs

    Comprehensive Beginners Baby Bonsai Set

     £47.99
  • Baby indoor bonsai tree kit for sale with free deliveryOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 25cm
    Age. 8yrs

    Complete Beginners Baby Bonsai Set

     £45.99
  • Miniature Fruiting Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai Tree with Wonderful FeaturesFestive bonsai tree sale 2025-2026Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 29cm
    Age. 9yrs

    Miniature Fruiting Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai Tree with Wonderful Features

     Original price was: £99.99.Current price is: £75.00.
  • Large fruiting Sageretia bonsai tree for sale in cream potThis is the exact bonsai you will receiveOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 41cm
    Age. 15yrs

    Shapley Fruiting Sweet Plum (Sageretia) Indoor Bonsai Tree | Reddish Hues

     £165.00
  • Mid sized sweet plum for indoors with ceramic tray & shaped trunkOverall Height Height inc. Pot. 34cm
    Age. 12yrs

    Fruiting 12 Year Old Chinese Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai

     Price range: £59.99 through £67.98
  • Chinese sweet plum bonsai (Sageretia theezans)Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 34cm
    Age. 12yrs

    Indoor Fruiting Bonsai Tree Chinese Sweet Plum – Medium Size

     £65.99

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Mark A

Great bundle for a starter like me. Easy to select and purchase, arrived as stated and was well packed.Tree was great quality and is a welcome addition to our home.

Outstanding Bonsai Offer - Twisty Bonsai Kit | Flowering & Fruiting Starter Kit for Beginners Outstanding Bonsai Offer - Twisty Bonsai Kit | Flowering & Fruiting Starter Kit for Beginners - OFFER OF THE MONTH
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
Angus

Amazing gift. My partner got me this starter kit for Christmas and I love it! Perfect little kit to get me going with my bonsai passion.Arrived with no issues whatsoever, so I'll definitely be back for more!

Outstanding Bonsai Offer - Twisty Bonsai Kit | Flowering & Fruiting Starter Kit for Beginners Outstanding Bonsai Offer - Twisty Bonsai Kit | Flowering & Fruiting Starter Kit for Beginners - OFFER OF THE MONTH
Kayleigh

I wanted one for my birthday off my husband, but unsure what to go for, I had messaged the company via Facebook asking for their advice. They got back to me very quickly. Absolutely love my tree. Thank you so much. Would definitely use again.

Outstanding Bonsai Offer - Twisty Bonsai Kit | Flowering & Fruiting Starter Kit for Beginners Outstanding Bonsai Offer - Twisty Bonsai Kit | Flowering & Fruiting Starter Kit for Beginners - OFFER OF THE MONTH
chesneymark

An amazing twin tree with lots of character now sitting proudly on the windowsill in my office.

Placeholder Stunning Fruiting Twin Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai Arrangement with Feature Shari
Sarah Noall

I sent this bonsai starter pack to my brother for his birthday and he was thrilled. It arrived on his birthday and had every thing he needed. I recommend this bonsai.

Outstanding Bonsai Offer - Twisty Bonsai Kit | Flowering & Fruiting Starter Kit for Beginners Outstanding Bonsai Offer - Twisty Bonsai Kit | Flowering & Fruiting Starter Kit for Beginners - OFFER OF THE MONTH
Ralph Thomas

This is the third ones I bought from bonsai direct. All of them came the next . All of them were in excellent condition. The packaging of the bonsai is it really surprise me of the quality and how it was done. They have now all settled down in a new home after a small amount of leaf drop have now started growing. I can highly recommend director bonsai for the plants.

Placeholder Orchard-Style Fruiting Indoor Sweet Plum Bonsai with Plentiful Foliage
Earl K Russell

The bonsai I received was healthy and brilliant

Comprehensive Beginners Baby Bonsai Set Comprehensive Beginners Baby Bonsai Set
Roshni Shah

I ordered this late on Monday for a gift and received on Wednesday in a box. The delivery service and notification was great. The tree looks good a couple of leaves are slightly damaged but I can't imagine that is in transit as the tree is wrapped in bubble wrap which stops it moving around in the box.This is the second tree we have ordered from you both with the care kit and it may not be the last...Would definitely recommend you and use again x

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Chinese Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai (Sageretia theezans)

The Chinese Sweet Plum Bonsai, also known as the Sageretia Bonsai Tree (Sageretia theezans), is a delightful choice for enthusiasts seeking an indoor fruit tree. This variety is an excellent option for beginners, celebrated for its ease of care and captivating features.

Often called the Bird Plum Bonsai Tree, the name reflects its ability to produce small, plum-like fruits in its natural habitat. These fruits attract birds in the wild, making it an ecologically significant fruiting plant in its native subtropical Asian environments.

Distinctive Features of Sageretia Bonsai

The Sageretia theezans is prized for its aesthetic charm:

  • Glossy Leaves: New growth displays a reddish hue, transitioning to a vibrant green as the leaves mature.
  • Flaky Bark: The smooth bark peels in patches, revealing a stunning mosaic of colors that enhances its visual appeal.
  • Small Flowers and Fruits: While its white flowers are modest, mature trees develop lovely purple, plum-like fruits, adding to its allure as a fruiting bonsai.

Ideal Conditions for Chinese Sweet Plum Bonsai

This bonsai thrives in bright, indirect light, making it a versatile choice for indoor environments. Its adaptability ensures it remains a favourite among indoor fruit tree enthusiasts.

Whether you’re drawn to the Sageretia bonsai for its compact growth, its role as a fruiting plant, or its ease of care, this bonsai embodies the beauty of nature in miniature form, bringing life, renewal, and creativity into your indoor space.

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Sageretia Bonsai - Sweet Plum (Fruiting) - Expert Overview by Lloyd Noall

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Our in-house bonsai master Lloyd Noall has been professionally growing bonsai trees for nearly 40 years. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience and offers top insights to all aspects of growing bonsai. Lloyd gives us his views on The Chinese Sweet Plum or Bird Plum (Sageretia theezans) species of indoor bonsai tree.

“The Chinese Sweet Plum is a sub-tropical evergreen bonsai from the Rhamnaceae family. It is not frost hardy, but is perfect for indoor gardening throughout the year, but would benefit from being outside for periods during the summer months”. It is a highly sort after species of indoor bonsai, native to China and Japan which is easy to grow and ideal for beginners.

“The bonsai bark is smooth and reddish-brown, with patches that flake away to reveal lighter brown spots”. This peeling pattern gives the bark a distinctive and attractive look.

“The Sageretia theezans, features small, glossy green leaves that are often flushed with blush red/bronze tones”. Throughout the year, these leaves provide a lush, dense canopy. “The bonsai also produces tiny, inconspicuous white flowers that give way to small, round, dark blue to purple fruits, offering wonderful seasonal variation”.

“The branches of the Sweet Plum respond well to pruning and will ‘back-bud’ easily to form a lush canopy of naturally small, well-proportioned leaves”. These trees are great for beginners to try to shape and style themselves, as the branches are easy to manipulate and redirect. “It generally displays and elegant yet strong and sturdy structure”.

Interestingly, during the 17th century, bonsai had become one of Japan’s most cherished art forms, and had far surpassed its popularity in China, despite having originated there. Over time, “Japanese high society began bringing bonsai trees indoors, initially reserving them for special occasions”. And thus, the art of indoor bonsai gardening began.

Lloyd and his team offer a wide range of Sageretia bonsai trees in different sizes, styles and ages. They represent great value for money when you consider the years of work involved and are available for every budget.

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Lloyd has decades of experience in the art of bonsai and is the founder of Bonsai Direct. He started selling bonsai trees commercially in 1995, nearly 30 years ago.

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