Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #51259 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Brussel's Bonsai
• Model: DT9049DCM

Features

• Crepe myrtle bonsai; deciduous, outdoor tree
• Dwarf variety produces deep-pink/purple blooms in summer
• Grown in Chinese nurseries under carefully controlled conditions
• Developed at U.S. National Arboretum
• 5 years old; 7 inches tall

Amazon.com Product Description
With delicate, crinkled vibrant pink/purple flowers blossoming mid to late summer, the Dwarf Crepe Myrtle bonsai tree adds welcome color to any deck, patio or garden. The flowers have six or seven crinkly-edged petals on stalks, sticking out between the sepals, which are simple triangular points. The flowers occur in spike-like clusters. The tree's sinewy, fluted stems support opposing leaves with entire margins. Grown in Chinese nurseries under carefully controlled conditions, and developed at U.S. National Arboretum, this tree is 5 years old and 7 inches tall.

Brussels grows specimens only under carefully controlled conditions, meticulously training each tree with wire and pruning over a period of years. If upon the tree's arrival some leaves have dropped or turned slightly brown that does not mean the bonsai is unhealthy. Defoliation is the natural result of being in the low-light environment of a shipping box. When you receive your tree, place the box in a shaded area to unpack. Inspect tree for damage to branches or leaves. Water soil if dry, and place the tree in shade for at least one week before moving to a sunny location.

What is a Bonsai?
Literally, the Japanese word "bonsai" means "tray tree" or "plant grown in a pot." The term refers to the artistic techniques used to capture the natural beauty of trees, rather than a specific variety of tree. A full-grown tree and a bonsai can be grown from the same seed--the bonsai has simply been dwarfed and shaped through years of training. For more information on care and training visit Brussel's Bonsai on the Web.

Customer Reviews

Crepe Myrtle
So far, this Crepe Myrtle has not shown one flower, nor the potential for any flowers, and, in fact it did not look good when I got it, about 30 days ago. I will provide an update if it starts looking healthier and beautiful like the picture. Product did arrive quickly. Also, the greenery is not near as full as the picture shown.

plantplanter
The Brussel's dwarf crepe myrtle is doing beautifully. It arrived in great condition.

Bonsai Tree
The pot that the tree was in was broken, and I just did not have the time during the Christmas sesaon to try and return it and then have you send me another one.