Festive Roseapple (Syzygium buxifolium) Bonsai – A Beautiful Flowering & Fruiting Christmas Tree Gift
If you’re looking to gift a tree this Christmas—something meaningful, beautiful, and full of life—the Roseapple Myrtle bonsai is a perfect choice. This stunning indoor species combines glossy evergreen foliage, seasonal colour, delicate cream flowers, and charming cherry-like fruits, making it a truly enchanting festive gift.
Please note: This is a generic photograph. Your bonsai will be very similar in size, style and quality, but each tree has its own natural character.
Beautifully styled in a classic broom/orchard shape and potted in a captivating blue ceramic pot, this 8-year-old Syzygium bonsai brings elegance and interest to any indoor space. Its small, glossy leaves often emerge with blush-red tips, creating gorgeous seasonal variation. In summer, the tree produces clusters of dainty cream flowers with long stamens, followed by round fruits resembling tiny cherries—one of the many reasons this species is cherished by beginners and collectors alike.
To make this gift feel extra special, the set includes a wooden “Merry Christmas” snowflake tag, a dark-coloured drip tray, and a clear printed care leaflet. Everything is prepared so you can confidently gift a tree that will flourish with care.
What This Christmas Tree Gift Includes
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Fruiting & flowering Roseapple Myrtle (Syzygium buxifolium)
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Deep blue ceramic bonsai pot
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Dark-coloured drip tray
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Festive “Merry Christmas” Snowflake design wooden hanging tag
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FREE printed care guide with symbolism and easy-care tips
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Optional extras (gift wrap, greetings cards, balloons, personal tags) shown at checkout
The Syzygium symbolises love, good fortune, long life, and joyful living—ideal for gifting to family, friends, and anyone who deserves a thoughtful tree filled with meaning.
Why This Is a Wonderful Tree to Gift
The Roseapple (also known as Water Cherry, Brush Cherry, or Myrtle) is an exquisite indoor bonsai that offers year-round interest:
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Glossy green leaves with beautiful red-tinted new growth
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Cream flowers in spring and summer
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Cherry-like fruits developing later in the season
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Exceptional proportions and a naturally elegant shape
It’s easy to care for, making it a beginner-friendly option for anyone wanting to bring nature indoors.
Care Essentials
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Position: Indoors with good daylight, away from direct heat
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Watering: Keep soil damp to the touch—never dry, never waterlogged
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Feeding: Use bonsai fertiliser weekly to encourage new leaves and flowers
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Misting: Lightly mist foliage a few times a week
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Pruning: Trim lightly to maintain shape and encourage growth
A care guide is included for confidence and long-term success.
Easy & Flexible Delivery – Gift a Tree with Confidence
We offer FREE next working day delivery to most UK addresses.
At checkout, you can also:
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Choose your preferred delivery date right up to Christmas
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Select premium weekend or morning delivery
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Pre-order early to choose your delivery slot for Christmas arrival
Deliveries to Scottish Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland take two working days and include a small surcharge.
Once added to your basket, you can also choose gift wrap, balloons, cards and personalised tags—perfect for creating a beautifully finished tree gift.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
We are a trusted, professional family-run bonsai nursery.
Every tree is lovingly grown using sustainable methods, carefully packaged, and backed by detailed care guidance and outstanding customer service. When you gift a tree from Bonsai Direct, you gift expertise, quality, and something truly meaningful.
