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Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense) Bonsai Tree | Shaped | In 20cm Pot
Representative image: You will receive a similar tree. Each bonsai is unique.
Introduction
Small leaves and responsive growth make Chinese Privet enjoyable to shape and develop as a bonsai. Its shaped outline offers a form to maintain and refine over time. It is supplied in an approximately 20cm pot.
About this bonsai
Its fine branching can be encouraged with regular light pruning. Seasonal leaf changes depend on temperature and growing conditions, and a healthy tree benefits from steady care rather than frequent moves.
Tree details
- Common name: Chinese Privet
- Botanical name: Ligustrum sinense
- Style: Shaped
- Pot: Approximately 20cm external width; glazed ceramic bonsai pot
- Position: Bright position with seasonal protection
- Foliage: Semi-evergreen; leaf retention varies with conditions
- Experience: Beginner to intermediate
- Approximate overall height: 30–35cm including pot
Position & light
Provide plenty of natural light and airflow. A sheltered outdoor position suits mild weather. If grown indoors, keep close to a bright window and away from heaters; avoid sudden changes in temperature or light.
Watering
Check the soil frequently and water thoroughly when its upper layer starts to dry. Allow free drainage and avoid prolonged drying or standing water.
Feeding & pruning
Feed during active growth and trim extending shoots to build a balanced canopy. Assess repotting in spring when root growth and soil condition make it necessary.
Winter care
Protect the roots from hard frost, especially in recently imported or unacclimatised stock. A bright, cool, frost-free position is a cautious option; avoid persistently hot, dry rooms.
What you'll receive
One Chinese Privet bonsai in the pot described above. A drip tray is not included unless specifically included in a purchased option. Photographs are representative; trunks, branches, foliage and overall shape vary naturally between trees.
Please note:
Trees
- Image shown is of the actual tree you will receive unless stated otherwise in the actual product's description
- The height given is from the base of the pot to the top of the tree.
- The tree received may be slightly different from the picture. Whilst we try to keep the photos of our trees as up to date as possible, these are live plants and, as such, will continue to grow and change slightly in between the times we take the photos.
Pots
- Some of our Bonsai pots are bought in bulk and unfortunately it's impossible to photograph each single item so the photograph used is taken from one random item of each collection we sell. In 99% of cases this means that any differences won't even be noticeable, however, if you have seen a particular image of a pot that has a certain streak of paint in a certain place, bear in mind that the pot you receive may not be 100% identical to this.
