- Ginkgo Biloba Bonsai Trees: The Ginkgo features a gently-curved upright trunk with unique fan-shaped leaves that turn a beautiful gold in the fall.
- Small Tree, Boundless Beauty: Each bonsai comes with a care guide, empowering you to care and shape these little trees into your unique expression.
- Ceramic Bonsai Tree Pot : This real bonsai tree is planted in a captivating ceramic bonsai pot. Bonsai pots vary in color and style.
- Longevity and Perseverance: One of the oldest surviving tree species, and used in healing remedies for centuries, the Ginkgo represents the power of perseverance.
- Grown with Care in the USA: Each Bonsai is cared for in Mississippi, USA. If unsatisfied, contact our bonsai pros within 30 days of receipt.
From the manufacturer
Brussel’s Gingko Bonsai
The genetic uniformity of the Ginkgo suggests that even ancient naturalized plants that are growing in were planted and preserved over 1000 years ago, rather than in naturally occurring populations. Though the Ginkgo has been spread through cultivation all over the world due to its health benefits, there is little case, and no findings, for naturally occurring populations that have survived. The leaves of this tree are two-lobed and fan-shaped, making them unique and distinctive. In the fall, they turn a beautiful golden color which is short lived as once leaf starts to occur, it will be finished in a matter of days. The Bark of the Ginkgo is pale grey, and is very easily bruised and damaged. After 20 years of growth, this bonsai can produce cones and false flowers. When Ginkgo is kept as a bonsai, it rarely develops fruit, which is a bonus considering that the fruit’s outer covering gives off a nasty scent due to butanoic acid.
What is a Bonsai?
Most bonsai trees can live up to 100 years or more depending, of course, on the quality of care they receive.
Tropical/Indoor Care
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Climate and PlacementSuited to bright, humid, equatorial climates, tropical bonsai prefer common room temperatures, between 65 and 75 degrees F, 3 to 4 hours of direct sunlight, and humidity levels of about 75%. |
Watering and TrainingIn fall, winter and spring, water tropical bonsai thoroughly every two or three days. In hot summer months, water daily – especially in dry, hot climates. Use a can or hose attachment that casts a soft, rain-like spray that won’t disturb the soil in the pot. Bonsai can never be allowed to dry out. All bonsai require some degree of seasonal pruning. Regular pruning produces smaller branches and maintains the tree’s miniature size. A simple pair of pointed-nose scissors does the job. If you choose to wire your bonsai, make sure to use heavier gauge wire for larger branches on the bottom of the tree, and lighter gauge for smaller branches. Begin by sticking the end of the wire into the soil next to the trunk of the tree. Wrap the wire around the trunk until you come to the first branch. Continue curling the wire around the branch. Once you have come to the end of a branch, cut and remove the excess wire. The wire now allows you to bend the branch into the desired shape and location. |
Receiving Your TreeAfter receiving your tree, wait at least one growing season before repotting. Using proper bonsai soil is critical. Brussel’s bonsai soil consists of a mixture of high-fired clay particles and finely ground pine bark. The soil-free mix does not compact, allows water to drain easily, plus helps prevent the root rot that often occurs with ordinary potting soil. |
The Story of Brussel’s Bonsai Nursery
As the business has grown, so has his desire to introduce bonsai to more and more Americans. Brussels now offers a full range of bonsai trees, from modestly priced bonsai for the beginner to unique specimens styled by bonsai experts.
Product Description
Each live plant is shipped with the Phytosanitary Certificate as required by the USDA.