This is a One-Of-A-Kind Podocarpus
The Podocarpus, commonly known as the Buddhist Pine, is a classic and versatile bonsai tree prized for its elegant, upright growth habit and dense, dark green foliage. Native to Asia and parts of Africa, the Podocarpus is an evergreen tree that adapts beautifully to bonsai cultivation, making it a favorite among bonsai enthusiasts for its durability, slow growth, and ease of care.
The Podocarpus features small, narrow, needle-like leaves that grow in a lush, compact arrangement, ideal for creating visually striking and refined bonsai designs. Its natural growth form is upright, but it can be shaped into various bonsai styles such as informal upright, slanting, or cascading. This tree is known for its resilience, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments, provided it is protected from extreme cold.
Key Features:
- Species: Podocarpus (Buddhist Pine)
- Foliage: Narrow, needle-like, dark green leaves that provide a lush, refined appearance
- Growth Habit: Upright, columnar growth; can be trained into various bonsai styles
- Bark: Smooth when young, gradually developing more texture with age
- Ideal For: Indoor bonsai or outdoor cultivation in temperate climates with protection from frost
Care Tips:
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light or partial sun; can tolerate some shade
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged; reduce watering during winter dormancy
- Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer during the growing season
- Pruning: Regular pruning required to maintain shape and promote dense foliage growth
- Temperature: Thrives in mild to warm temperatures, with protection from freezing
The Podocarpus is an excellent bonsai tree for both beginners and advanced practitioners due to its hardiness, beautiful structure, and adaptability. Its graceful, minimalist foliage and upright form lend an air of tranquility, making it a perfect addition to any bonsai collection or indoor space.
Features:
- This Bonsai is 21" tall, measured from the Table to the top of tree.
- The spread is 11"
- It ships in a 7.5" Glazed Japanese Ceramic pot
- Pictures take on October 8, 2024.
- Ships from our Massachusetts Nursery
The tree you see is the tree you'll receive.
*** This is an expensive Bonsai. We've likely been watering, fertilizing, pruning, and weeding this tree for a long time. Once this tree leaves our facility, watering, fertilizing, etc is beyond our control. If you buy this bonsai, we assume you're a responsible person and that you know what you are purchasing. THEREFORE - The Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Bonsai Outlet makes no warranties once the Product leaves our nursery. All One-Of-A-Kind Trees are listed AND sold “as is”. Sales are considered final. No refunds or exchanges will be offered in any instance. Bonsai Outlet assumes no responsibility for the health and welfare of the products after they leave our nursery. Please ask care questions prior to buying, if you are unsure.
Learning Resources and Bonsai Tree Care Guides:
Bonsai trees are not all the same - and neither is their care. Read our specific care sheets for individual bonsai species. Read the Bonsai Care Guides
Shipping Bonsai Trees:
Bonsai trees are generally shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid having them stay in the boxes for any extra time over the weekends.
Shipping Non-Tree Items
All non-bonsai items such as bonsai pots and bonsai supplies are shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment. Most orders are shipped either the same day or the next day, depending on the time of day the order is received.
Important Guidelines:
** We cannot ship to a FPO, APO, P.O. Box or to locations in Alaska, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere internationally.
** All Bonsai are shipped direct from the nursery and may ship separately from other items purchased via the Bonsai Outlet.
** If extreme weather is expected, we may delay shipping your Bonsai tree to guarantee a healthy arrival; in such a case we will contact you. We are shipping living trees and must be conscious of the temperature conditions to the delivery address, as well as, while in transit. That said, we reserve the right to hold the tree(s) to guarantee a healthy delivery. We will Hold Your Tree Until It is Safe to Ship.
