W for Wisteria

W for Wisteria As one of the genera with only a few species, the Wisteria tree is probably one you already know. Growing natively in many Asian countries, they’re also available in Canada and in the eastern parts of the United States. From my experience, I can tell you we have some in South Africa […]

V for Viburnum

V for Viburnum Consisting of a massive genus of about 175 species, Viburnum isn’t an everyday name you’ll hear spoken in the bonsai community. It’s part of the Moschatel family, Adoxaceae. While it was once classified as part of the honeysuckle family, that has since been amended. With species that vary between deciduous and evergreen, […]

U for Ulmus

U for Ulmus You’ve finally reached the majestic Elm genus I mentioned before, swapping it from E to U. You’ve no doubt heard about the Chinese Elm, which is the most popular one to grow as a bonsai. The serrated leaves are stunning, and it also presents lovely flowers in the spring or in late […]