Imported Tiger Bark Ficus Bonsai with Banyan Roots and a Full Rounded Canopy
This is the exact Imported Tiger Bark Ficus bonsai tree you will receive.
This imported Tiger Bark Ficus has the look people love in a tropical bonsai: a strong root base, exposed aerial roots, and a full rounded canopy that makes the tree feel mature and settled. It has presence without feeling oversized, making it an excellent display tree for a home, office, greenhouse, or tropical bonsai collection.
The trunk and root work are what give this tree its character. The aerial roots drop down the front of the trunk and tie visually into the nebari, creating that banyan-style feeling that makes ficus bonsai so collectible. From the front, the tree reads as compact, full, and well-balanced, with the foliage carried high enough to show off the trunk and root structure below.
The canopy is healthy and lush, with glossy green leaves and a rounded silhouette that already looks attractive on display. With continued pruning, this tree can be refined into tighter pads while still keeping the natural tropical fullness that makes it appealing today.
Why This Tree Stands Out
- Banyan-Style Root Character: Exposed aerial roots and nebari give the tree a mature tropical presence.
- Full Rounded Canopy: Dense green foliage creates an attractive, display-ready silhouette.
- Compact but Substantial: At 21" tall with a 15" spread, this tree has presence without overwhelming a display space.
- Visible Trunk Interest: The raised canopy lets you enjoy the trunk texture, root structure, and aged ficus character.
- Refinement Potential: The existing branch structure gives you room to build tighter pads and improve ramification over time.
- Glazed Japanese Ceramic Pot: The 12" glazed Japanese ceramic pot gives the tree a clean, finished presentation.
- Exact Tree Shown: The tree pictured is the exact tree you will receive.
Tree Details
- Species: Tiger Bark Ficus
- Type: Imported Tropical Bonsai
- Height: 21" from table to apex
- Spread: 15"
- Pot: 12" glazed Japanese ceramic pot
- Ships From: Our Florida Nursery
Care Notes
Tiger Bark Ficus is a tropical bonsai and should be protected from cold temperatures. Grow it indoors in bright light or outdoors during warm weather, then bring it inside before temperatures drop below approximately 50°F.
Water when the soil begins to dry, and keep the tree in strong light to support healthy growth. Regular pruning will help tighten the canopy, improve ramification, and continue developing the branch structure.
Shipping Confidence
This tree will ship from our Florida Nursery. Bonsai Outlet carefully packs each bonsai for transit so it can arrive as safely as possible.
Please Note
This is a living tree. Small changes in leaf growth, color, or minor surface details may occur after photography. 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.
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.
Bonsai Outlet is a licensed nursery, not just a warehouse. We follow the proper inspection and certification requirements for shipping live plants across state lines. When a state requires additional documentation, such as a nematode certificate or nursery inspection certificate, we work to ensure the proper requirements are met before shipping.
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