Elegant Fast Growing Beginners Ligustrum Bonsai | Awesome Artistic Design – 16 years old

Ligustrum Bonsai Tree – Incredible Twisting Trunk & Lush Evergreen Foliage

This striking Ligustrum bonsai tree is all about movement, texture, and vibrant life. With its ultimate twisting trunk flow, this tree immediately draws the eye. The trunk curves and spirals upward with real energy and grace – it’s a living sculpture, full of character and strength.

The evergreen foliage is wonderfully lush and glossy, forming a full canopy of small, deep green leaves that stay vibrant all year round. It has a naturally fresh and healthy appearance, making it a joy to admire in every season.

This tree is potted into a beautifully soft green ceramic pot with fluted corners for added elegance. The shape and colour of the pot complement the tree perfectly – gentle and fresh, without taking any attention away from the twisting trunk. A matching ceramic drip tray sits neatly beneath the pot, making it as practical as it is pretty.

About Ligustrum sinense (Chinese Privet)

Ligustrum sinense, commonly known as Chinese Privet, is a fast-growing, small-leaved evergreen tree that responds exceptionally well to bonsai cultivation. Native to China and parts of Southeast Asia, it has become a popular species in bonsai thanks to its adaptability, vigorous growth, and refined appearance.

Key Features of Ligustrum sinense:

• Small, glossy leaves: The foliage is evergreen in mild climates and semi-evergreen in colder ones. The leaves are small and oval-shaped, making them perfect for creating well-proportioned bonsai canopies.

• Responsive to pruning: Ligustrum sinense thrives under regular trimming, encouraging dense branch ramification and a beautifully compact shape.

• Excellent trunk movement: With the right training, it develops impressive trunk flow and taper, and it responds well to shaping techniques – making it ideal for dramatic styles like windswept, informal upright, or twisty literati designs.

• Flowering: In summer, mature trees may produce small white flowers with a sweet fragrance, followed by tiny black berries (though flowering is less frequent when grown as bonsai and trimmed regularly).

• Hardy and easy to grow: It tolerates a wide range of conditions. It can be kept indoors year-round or enjoyed outdoors in summer.

Easy to Care For – With Full Instructions Included

All of our bonsai trees are sent with a printed care guide, so you’ll know exactly how to keep your tree happy. Ligustrum is a straightforward, beginner-friendly bonsai that enjoys:

• A bright spot with good natural light

• Regular watering (don’t let it fully dry out)

• Feeding throughout the year. Being a fast growing species it is also a hungry variety and responds extremely well to receiving regular bonsai fertiliser.

• Indoor positioning all year round, or outdoors in summer if you prefer

It’s an ideal choice for someone who wants a bonsai that’s easy to care for, full of character, and beautiful to watch develop over time.

Fast, Reliable Delivery – Carefully Packaged for Safe Arrival

We offer Free Next Working Day Delivery to most UK addresses when you order by 3:15pm. You can also choose your preferred delivery date at checkout.

Weekend delivery is available for a small extra charge. Deliveries to the Highlands, Islands, and Northern Ireland take a minimum of two working days and include a small, subsidised surcharge.
Every tree is packaged with great care, to ensure it arrives in perfect condition – ready to enjoy or give as a gift.