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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) (23)

Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 35cm
Age. 14yrs
Sageretia Bonsai | Colourful Indoor Chinese Sweet Plum with Lush Miniature Leaves | ADVENT OFFER 8
Original price was: £250.00.Current price is: £199.99.
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 26cm
Age. 7yrs
Sageretia Bonsai | Woodland-Style Fruiting Chinese Sweet Plum Bonsai Tree – Miniature Specimen
£79.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 26cm
Age. 8yrs
Miniature Indoor Bonsai Forest for Beginners
Original price was: £75.00.Current price is: £65.00.
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 28cm
Age. 8yrs
Dwarf Sageretia Bonsai Forest
Original price was: £99.99.Current price is: £75.00.
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 27cm
Age. 6yrs
Dwarf Merry Christmas Bonsai Forest | Chinese Sweet Plum Christmas Plant Gift
£65.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 38cm
Age. 14yrs
Shapley Fruiting Sweet Plum (Sageretia) Indoor Bonsai Tree | Reddish Hues
£125.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 33cm
Age. 11yrs
Fabulously Fruiting Chinese Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai Tree – Incredible Curly Whirly Design
£99.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 26cm
Age. 8yrs
Mini Sageretia Bonsai Forest | Trio of 3 Easy Care Indoor Bonsai
£115.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 26cm
Age. 6yrs
Baby Chinese Sweet Plum Bonsai
Rated 5 out of 5
£34.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 36cm
Age. 14yrs
Sageretia Bonsai – Beautifully Shaped Fruiting Bonsai Tree | 14 years old
£150.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 25cm
Age. 6yrs
Comprehensive Beginners Baby Bonsai Set
Rated 5 out of 5
£47.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 29cm
Age. 9yrs
Dwarf Fruiting Chinese Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai Tree – Great for Beginners with Sweeping Design
£94.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 46cm
Age. 19yrs
Highly Artistic & Commanding Indoor Fruiting Larger Bonsai Tree | Perfect for Beginners
£355.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 52cm
Age. 16yrs
Exquisite Indoor Fruiting Evergreen Sageretia Bonsai Tree with Superb Twisting & Canopy
£299.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 29cm
Age. 9yrs
Miniature Fruiting Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai Tree with Wonderful Features
£99.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 28cm
Age. 8yrs
Chinese Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai
Rated 5 out of 5
Price range: £46.99 through £52.98
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 25cm
Age. 8yrs
Complete Beginners Baby Bonsai Set
Rated 5 out of 5
£45.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 33cm
Age. 13yrs
Chinese Sweet Plum Bonsai: An Elegant Fruiting Indoor Tree
£99.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 26cm
Age. 7yrs
Stunning Fruiting Sweet Plum Bonsai Forest
£85.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 42cm
Age. 17yrs
Fruiting Indoor Bonsai | Graceful Design & Rich Colours – Sageretia Bonsai
£375.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 25cm
Age. 8yrs
Double Bonsai | Special Offer Twin Pack
Rated 5 out of 5
Original price was: £71.49.Current price is: £54.99.
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 34cm
Age. 12yrs
Indoor Bonsai Tree Set Chinese Sweet Plum
£79.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 26cm
Age. 6yrs
Mini Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai
£40.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 28cm
Age. 8yrs
Fruiting Sweet Plum Bonsai Starter Kit – Great for beginners!
Rated 5 out of 5
£58.99

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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

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chesneymark

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

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Stunning Fruiting Twin Sweet Plum Indoor Bonsai Arrangement with Feature Shari

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.

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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

Lee Plumtree

My fourth bonsai from bonsai direct always impressed

Twin set of beginners indoor bonsai for sale

Double Bonsai | Special Offer Twin Pack

pete

love it

Baby indoor bonsai tree kit for sale with free delivery

Complete Beginners Baby Bonsai Set

Neil

Very good value. My previous bonsai had a plsatic tray, so the ceramic tray on this bonsai is a vast improvement.

Woodland style Chinese Sweet Plum - Fruiting indoor bonsai!

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

Dan

A really good tree for getting into bonsai, this tree is helping me get the gist of how it all works! Thanks!

Woodland style Chinese Sweet Plum - Fruiting indoor bonsai!

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

Neil Andrew Barnes

The plant is absolutely delightful and doing well.it appears to have settled in already and looks beautiful.

Fruiting Sweet Plum Bonsai Starter Kit

Fruiting Sweet Plum Bonsai Starter Kit - Great for beginners!

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

Value for Money: Rated 5 out of 5
Easy to Grow: Rated 4 out of 5
Styling: Rated 4 out of 5
Sturdiness: Rated 4 out of 5
Seasonal Variation: Rated 5 out of 5

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.

Lloyd with his spring collection of bonsai trees

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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