Exposed Roots and Dramatic Cosmic Branching
LOCAL PICKUP ONLY at our Massachusetts retail store. It is currently too cold to ship this tropical tree.
You will receive the exact tree and pot shown in the photographs.
Start with the roots on this Bluebell. They stand well above the moss and spread around the base, giving the tree a strong foundation beneath all that twisting growth. Above them, the heavy trunk has deep curves, while the finer branches reach upward and curl outward. At 16 inches tall, it’s the tallest of these four Bluebells and has plenty of presence.
We grow these trees out, letting the branches go wild until Laurent Darrieux, the creator of Cosmic bonsai, has enough length to work into his Cosmic designs. Bluebells suit this work beautifully. Here, the repeated twists in the branches carry the movement of the trunk all the way through the tree.
Then there are the flowers. Bluebells produce small purple blooms with a sweet fragrance that really does smell like grapes. This tree was intentionally defoliated by Laurent for styling and is not being sold in flower. For now, you get a clear look at the branch work; foliage and future blooms bring another reason to enjoy it.
Planted in a green glazed Yixing pot with moss around the exposed roots, this is a particularly good one if you’re drawn to strong roots and a taller, more upright Cosmic design.
Tree Details
- SKU: WEB19933
- Common Name: Cosmic Style Exposed Root Bluebell
- Botanical Name: Trifidacanthus unifoliolatus
- Height: Approximately 16 inches from table to apex
- Spread: Approximately 12 inches
- Pot: 9-inch green glazed Yixing ceramic pot
- Styled By: Laurent Darrieux; intentionally defoliated for styling
- Location: Local pickup only at our Massachusetts retail store
- Availability: One of a kind. You will receive the exact tree and pot shown.
Care and Continued Refinement
Keep this tropical tree warm, with bright light and protection from frost and cold drafts. Check the soil beneath the moss before watering; the moss alone does not tell you how wet the root ball is. Water thoroughly when needed and let excess water drain. Monitor the existing wire as new growth develops.
Pickup Information
Pickup is at our Massachusetts retail store. Contact us to coordinate collection and bring the tree home in a warm vehicle, protected from cold air. Shipping is unavailable during the current cold weather.
Photography Note
Photographed November 12, 2026. Color and appearance may vary slightly with lighting, seasonal growth and normal changes in a living tree. The photos show the tree intentionally defoliated for styling; foliage will change as new growth develops.
Please Note
This is a living tree and will continue to change throughout the seasons. All trees are sold as-is. All sales are final. No refunds, returns or exchanges. Once the tree leaves our nursery, its care is your responsibility. Have questions? Just reach out. We’re happy to help.
We ship thousands of bonsai trees and supplies each year, and every order is packed with care by our team. Live trees are watered, secured, and packaged to help them arrive safely and ready for their new home.
Live bonsai trees generally ship early in the week, Monday and Tuesday, to reduce time in transit. Tools, pots, soil, fertilizer, and other non-living items usually ship throughout the week.
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