Australian Brush Cherry Bonsai with Dense Rounded Canopy
This Australian Brush Cherry, also known as Tropical Cherry, is a great choice if you want a tropical bonsai that already has a full, finished look.
The canopy is dense, rounded, and healthy, with lots of small green leaves and fresh growth throughout. It has a classic tree-like shape right now, but there are also plenty of branches inside the canopy if you want to open it up and refine the structure over time.
That is one of the nice things about this tree. You can enjoy it as a full, rounded bonsai, or you can continue developing it by selectively pruning and opening up the branching. Australian Brush Cherry responds well to regular trimming, making it a fun and forgiving tropical bonsai to maintain.
The trunk has nice texture and a natural taper as it rises into the canopy. It gives the tree a grounded look without feeling too heavy. The small leaves help keep everything in scale, and the overall shape makes this a very approachable bonsai for both newer and experienced growers.
It is planted in an 11" glazed Japanese ceramic pot. The clean, light-colored pot gives the tree a bright presentation and pairs nicely with the dense green canopy.
Why We Like This Tree
- Easy to care for: Australian Brush Cherry is a forgiving tropical species and responds well to pruning.
- Dense rounded canopy: The tree already has a full, attractive shape.
- Lots of branches: There is plenty to work with if you want to open up and refine the structure.
- Small leaves: The foliage stays nicely in scale for bonsai.
- Glazed Japanese pot: The light ceramic pot gives the tree a clean, finished look.
Tree Details
- Species: Australian Brush Cherry, also known as Tropical Cherry
- Style: Informal tropical bonsai with rounded canopy
- Height: 16" from table to apex
- Spread: 12"
- Pot: 11" glazed Japanese ceramic pot
- Ships From: Our Florida nursery
Care Notes
Australian Brush Cherry is a tropical bonsai and should be protected from cold temperatures. In warm climates, it can be grown outdoors in bright light. In colder areas, it should be brought indoors for the winter and kept near a bright window or under grow lights.
Water when the soil begins to dry slightly, but do not allow the tree to dry out completely. This species responds well to pruning, so regular trimming will help maintain the rounded canopy or allow you to open up the branch structure if you prefer a more refined look.
Shipping Information
This Australian Brush Cherry ships from our Florida nursery. We carefully pack each bonsai to help protect the pot, trunk, branches, and foliage during transit.
Please note: This is the exact tree shown in the photos.
Please Note
- All trees are sold as-is.
- All sales are final – no refunds, returns, or exchanges.
- Once the tree leaves our nursery, care is your responsibility.
- Have questions? Just reach out—we’re happy to help.
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.
