Australian Brush Cherry Bonsai with Full Rounded Canopy
This Australian Brush Cherry, also known as Tropical Cherry, has a really nice full look and plenty of branches to continue working with.
The tree has a compact, rounded canopy with lots of small green leaves and active branching throughout. It already has a strong visual presence, but there is still plenty of room to refine the shape over time. With regular pruning, the canopy can be tightened, shaped, and developed into a more polished tropical bonsai.
The trunk has nice texture and movement as it rises into the canopy, with multiple branches creating a natural, layered structure. This is a good tree for someone who wants a tropical bonsai that already feels established, but still gives them something to work on and improve.
The foliage is dense and healthy, with fresh growth visible throughout the canopy. Australian Brush Cherry is a popular tropical bonsai species because it responds well to pruning and can develop a beautiful, compact silhouette with consistent care.
It is planted in an 11" glazed Japanese ceramic pot with a soft green finish. The pot color works nicely with the foliage and gives the tree a clean, finished presentation.
Why We Like This Tree
- The full canopy: The rounded top gives the tree a finished, substantial look right away.
- The branching: There are lots of branches to work with, making this a fun tree to refine.
- The foliage: Small green leaves help keep the tree in scale and respond well to pruning.
- The trunk texture: The trunk has mature bark character and a natural tropical feel.
- The pot: The glazed Japanese ceramic pot gives the tree a clean, attractive presentation.
Tree Details
- Species: Australian Brush Cherry, also known as Tropical Cherry
- Style: Informal tropical bonsai with rounded canopy
- Height: 17" 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. Brush Cherry responds well to regular pruning, which will help maintain the rounded canopy and encourage tighter branching over time.
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.
