Bonsai identification.

[Bonsli]

Hello,

I am new to bonsai trees but I always found them beautiful. Recently I had the chance to purchase one from my local supermarket. Unfortunately it does not have any Identification, hence I am not sure what i'm dealing with and how to care for it. Would anyone kindly help me identify this? I have attached a picture. Thank you in advance.

 

[Mikecheck123]

I think it's a dwarf brush cherry.

 

[sorce]

No clue....one clue!

Welcome to Crazy!

Sorce

 

[penumbra]

I think it's a dwarf brush cherry.

That is right.

 

[Bonsli]

I think it's a dwarf brush cherry.

Thank you very much. I appreciate your help.

 

[Bonsli]

No clue....one clue!

Welcome to Crazy!

Sorce

Thank you

 

[Bonsli]

That is right.

Thank you for confirming

 

[sorce]

Nice.

Not sure much about how these grow, but I reckon if it ends up doing well outside, you can make something rather nice from it.

I'm looking at removing those 2 thick branches from the top when it's safe.

Most of that low stuff looks rather convertible into useable stuff, but it has to stay smaller than the top growth, which means slowly removing top as the bottom overtakes it.

A good first mission!

I think they may need indoor overwintering... tropical?

Ask more questions!

Sorce

 

[penumbra]

It does winter inside. It tolerates low light or high light and a wide temperature range but not freezing. A pretty tough plant but can get mealy bug. A bit hard to make look like a real bonsai imo.

 

[Crazy Diamond]

Syzygium buxifolium

 

[rockm]

This is a common species for mass-produced bonsai. It's otherwise known as a "Lilly Pilly"

As noted it's a tropical from Australia. I've had a couple. They like heat sun and humidity. You don't give your location, but if it's late spring/summer there, this tree will do best outside. Indoors they are a complete pain. It has to be kept indoors in winter, as frost and freezes will kill it pretty quickly, if not immediately.

Care guide for the Brush cherry (Eugenia myrtifolia, syzygium) - Bonsai Empire

The Brush Cherry is an evergreen tree or shrub with dark green glossy lance-shaped leaves. It bears small white flowers and edible red fruit.

www.bonsaiempire.com