Bonsai Tree Saplings

Bonsai is the centuries-old Japanese art of growing miniature trees in containers, shaped over time to reflect the beauty and balance of full-size trees. It involves pruning, wiring, and careful attention to structure, making it both a creative and calming practice.

Many of our UK-grown saplings are ideal for bonsai. Popular choices include Juniper, Maple, Scots Pine, Larch, and Hornbeam — all well-suited to training into classic bonsai shapes.

Below, you'll find a selection of saplings commonly used for bonsai. However, this isn’t an exhaustive list — most of our tree saplings can be used for bonsai, especially when started young.

For more options, feel free to browse our full tree sapling range.