Syzigium
Syzigium belongs to the botanical family of Jabotica. The specie is widely found in Brasilia and Indonesia. It is a very hardy tropical bonsai variety. Good to be used in offices for example. The new leaves have a shiny red colour, later turning back to green. The flowers in creamy colour will appear on the bark of the tree, as well as the fruits, eatable after they turn black from green. The bark shilvers, so that the tree can look very old already after 8 years of training.
Tamarine
The Tamarin as Bonsai is mostly found in Indonesia. It is a typical tropical Bonsai which means, that it needs a high humidity, enough water and a moderate or high temperature. It cannot stand any cold. In the summer with temperatures above 17 degrees it loves to stay outside in the sun.
Ulmus
The ulmus or elm tree is very well known as Bonsai. The deciduous tree is held both indoor as outdoor. It can be trimmed the whole year around and easily makes new leaves and branches. Ulmus can be found in many different shapes and can reach a remarkable age. Sometimes also known under the name of Zelkova.
Zanthoxylum
As Bonsai originally find in China and Indonesia. Makes long new branches and leaves. Can be pruned down even to the extreme. The branches have sharp needles. Produces easy a wide range of tiny yellow flowers. Very easy to keep as an indoor Bonsai. Little mistakes (Water, place, shade) has no direct effect on the tree. Together with Ficus one of the most easy "beginners-trees".
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