Mature Dwarf Jade Bonsai with a Heavy Trunk and Layered Branching

Mature Dwarf Jade Bonsai with a Heavy Trunk and Layered Branching

There is a lot of tree here.

This Dwarf Jade was started from a cutting approximately five years ago. Until early March, it was still growing in a nursery pot while we focused on building the trunk, roots, and primary branch structure. It has now been moved into an 8.5" glazed Japanese ceramic bonsai pot and is ready for its forever home.

The tree has a heavy trunk with good movement, a strong base, and a large amount of established branching. The branches are already arranged in several distinct levels, giving the next owner plenty to work with as the canopy continues to fill in.

This tree was photographed in early July immediately after it was pruned back hard. I never got the chance to upload it at the time, so it will be fuller than it appears in the photographs. That is a good thing. The trunk and underlying branch structure are exactly the same, but the tree has continued growing in the Florida heat since these pictures were taken.

This is the exact Dwarf Jade bonsai you will receive.

Why This Tree Stands Out

• Development: Started from a cutting approximately five years ago and grown to build a substantial trunk and established branch structure.
• Trunk: A heavy trunk with visible movement, taper, and character.
• Branching: Multiple developed branches arranged in distinct levels throughout the tree.
• Current Growth: Photographed immediately after a hard July pruning and now fuller than shown.
• Pot: Planted in an 8.5" glazed Japanese ceramic bonsai pot.
• Florida Grown: Grown and developed at our Florida nursery.

Tree Details

• Common Name: Dwarf Jade
• Botanical Name: Portulacaria afra
• Height: 16" tall from table to apex
• Spread: 14"
• Pot: 8.5" glazed Japanese ceramic pot
• Approximate Age: Five years from cutting
• Ships From: Florida
• Availability: Online Only

About This Tree

Dwarf Jade is our number-one-selling bonsai species, and it is easy to understand why. It is forgiving, responds extremely well to pruning, grows quickly in warm conditions, and can be enjoyed by a beginner without feeling like a beginner tree.

This one already has the trunk and primary branch structure in place. The next step is mostly about refinement. You can continue building the individual foliage pads, allow the canopy to grow fuller, or selectively prune it to show more of the trunk and branches underneath.

What to Expect

The tree will arrive fuller than it appears in the photographs. These pictures were taken immediately after a hard pruning in early July, and the tree has continued producing new growth since then.

The trunk, established branches, root base, and glazed Japanese pot are exactly what you are purchasing. The additional foliage is healthy new growth that can be kept, shaped, or pruned depending on how you want to develop the tree.

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.