Boxwood (Buxus) is ideal for bonsai thanks to its robustness and ability to bud even from old wood. Fausto Baccino July 05, 2026 Add Comment Native to the Far East, this ornamental shrub with extensive evergreen branching is particularly appreciated for its beautiful bark, whose... Read More
In Japan, the Azalea symbolises spring; in the same way as Maples and Pines. Fausto Baccino June 28, 2026 Add Comment In Japan, the Azalea symbolises spring; in the same way as Maples and Pines, it is one of the most widely used essences for creating b... Read More
The Diospyros kaki as bonsai is also quite easy to follow in its growth process. Fausto Baccino September 09, 2021 2 Comments It is mainly the wild persimmons that bear fruits of the astringent type to be used for cultivation as bonsai, and in our country they are p... Read More
In bonsai art, the Cydonia is much appreciated for the beauty of its fruits and the strong dynamism of its trunk. Fausto Baccino August 12, 2021 2 Comments In bonsai art, the Cydonia is much appreciated for the beauty of its fruits and the strong dynamism of its trunk. Moreover, being a vigoro... Read More
Cryptomeria is highly sought after as a bonsai species due to its foliage and habit. Fausto Baccino July 17, 2021 2 Comments Cryptomeria is highly sought after as a bonsai species due to its foliage and habit. Although it can be trained in different styles, formal ... Read More
Varieties of Crataegus that are selected for bonsai cultivation are chosen primarily for their flowers. Fausto Baccino June 09, 2021 2 Comments The varieties that are selected for bonsai cultivation are mainly chosen for their flowers. Among the most common species, besides the Europ... Read More
Crassula arborescens is ideal for bonsai with its generous evergreen foliage and pleasing miniature proportions. Fausto Baccino May 25, 2021 2 Comments With its generous evergreen foliage and its pleasing miniaturized proportions - the leaves especially, in bonsai cultivation, become very s... Read More
Cotoneaster is a Bonsai favorite and can be deciduous or evergreen. Fausto Baccino April 15, 2021 2 Comments This shrub, very common in our gardens, is characterized by small leaves, flowers and fruits, which makes it an ideal plant for bonsai culti... Read More
Its easy fructification is also the most pleasant aspect as bonsai of Citrus limun. Fausto Baccino March 26, 2021 2 Comments Bonsai is an ancient Japanese plant art technique that takes ordinary tree seedlings and turns them into miniature pieces of art from nature... Read More
The particular shape of the Chamaecyparis makes it very suitable for the creation of bonsai groves. Fausto Baccino February 12, 2021 2 Comments Its peculiar shape, characterized by a columnar or conical habit, with fan-shaped palms and scaly leaves, makes it very suitable for the cre... Read More
Chaenomeles is one of the most beautiful and easy to grow bonsai trees. Fausto Baccino January 14, 2021 2 Comments This deciduous shrub native to China and Japan is, among early spring flowering bonsai, one of the most beautiful and easy to grow. The flo... Read More
Carpinus bonsai cultivation is quite popular because it has a well-balanced trunk. Fausto Baccino December 10, 2020 2 Comments Bonsai cultivation of this plant is quite popular because in addition to possessing fine, thin branching it also has a well-balanced trunk.... Read More
The fragrant white flowers that later turn into fruit make the Carmona a very suggestive bonsai. Fausto Baccino November 20, 2020 2 Comments This plant originally from China, also called "tea plant" by Fukien, has oval evergreen leaves and in spring and summer it is cove... Read More
The bonsai interest of Camellia is mainly linked to its spectacular flowering. Fausto Baccino September 05, 2020 2 Comments It is evident that the bonsai interest in this species is mainly linked to its spectacular flowering. However we must also consider the ot... Read More
Buxus is an ornamental shrub with wide evergreen ramification, appreciated above all for its beautiful bark. Fausto Baccino August 15, 2020 2 Comments Native to the Far East, this ornamental shrub with wide evergreen branches is especially appreciated for its beautiful bark, whose color and... Read More
The Azalea Rhododendron is one of the essences most used for the creation of bonsai in its many varieties. Fausto Baccino July 10, 2020 2 Comments In Japan, the Azalea symbolizes spring; in the same way as Maples and Pines, it is one of the essences most used for the creation of bonsai... Read More
The Japanese pepper tree is a small, highly aromatic, deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. Fausto Baccino June 10, 2020 2 Comments Morphologically it is an evergreen tree, weeping and fast growing. In nature it reaches 8 meters in height and width. It has leaves similar... Read More
Acer palmatum is particularly appreciated for its spectacular transformations that follow the rhythm of the seasons. Fausto Baccino May 10, 2020 2 Comments This Japanese ornamental plant with a long tradition is particularly appreciated for its continuous and spectacular transformations that fol... Read More