What is a Bonsai Tree?
Bonsai is the art of growing and training miniature trees in containers, developed from the traditional Chinese art form of penjing.
Where Can I Get Bonsai Trees In South Africa?
Bonsai Nursery
Address: 28 Olifantsfontein Rd, Glen Austin AH, Midrand, 1685, South Africa
Areas served: Midrand
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 5 pm
Phone: +27 83 698 9069
Bonsai Tree (Pty) Ltd Online Store
Address: Stor-age, 42 Delson Cir, Somerset West Business Park, Cape Town, 7130, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 4 pm
Phone: +27 21 808 1626
Pygmy Bonsai Nursery
Address: Behind BP Garage on N2 between George and Wilderness N2 exit at traffic circle Kraaibosch, George, 6530, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 5 pm
Phone: +27 83 471 5415
What trees are best for bonsai in South Africa?
South Africa is blessed with an abundance of flora highly suited to bonsai cultivation, some of which are also unique to our country.
To name but a few indigenous species popular among local artists; Baobab, Witolienhout or False Olive, Num-num, Bladdernut, Coral Tree, and the Wild Olive.
What bonsai tree grows the fastest?
One of the fastest-growing bonsai trees is a weeping willow. This tree will require regular maintenance.
How long does a bonsai tree take to grow?
To grow a bonsai tree from seed, the average bonsai tree will take around 10-15 years to mature, with most tree species needing around 30 years to be considered a fully mature bonsai.