An Old Virginia Creeper with Collection History and Incredible Fall Color
This is the exact tree shown in the photos.
This old Virginia Creeper bonsai is a special tree with real history. We purchased it several years ago, and before that, it was part of Tim Shoup’s collection. It has the kind of aged, rugged character that is hard to create quickly. A heavy old base, textured bark, mature branching, and a canopy of fresh green spring foliage.
Virginia Creeper is especially exciting as a bonsai because of its seasonal transformation. In spring and summer, it carries bright green compound leaves that give the tree a lush, full look. In fall, it can become absolutely spectacular, turning brilliant shades of red, orange, and burgundy. This is one of those trees that may look good now, but can become a showstopper later in the season.
The tree has been moved into a glazed Yixing ceramic pot, and the pairing works beautifully. The soft blue glaze contrasts nicely with the rugged dark trunk and will look even better when the foliage starts to shift into fall color.
This is an uncommon bonsai with age, provenance, seasonal drama, and a great pot pairing already in place.
Approximate Dimensions
- Height: 15" from table to apex
- Spread: 12"
- Pot Size: 8.5" glazed Yixing ceramic pot
Why We Like This Tree
- Exact tree shown — no stock photos
- Old Virginia Creeper bonsai with collection history
- Previously part of Tim Shoup’s collection
- Purchased by us several years ago and developed at the nursery
- Rugged, aged trunk with strong character
- Fresh green spring foliage with a lush seasonal canopy
- Known for incredible red, orange, and burgundy fall color
- Recently moved into a glazed Yixing ceramic pot
- A unique choice for collectors who love uncommon deciduous bonsai
Seasonal Note
Virginia Creeper is a deciduous vine with strong seasonal interest. Spring and summer foliage is typically green and lush, while fall color can be dramatic, often shifting into shades of red, orange, and burgundy. Leaf color, leaf size, and fullness will vary depending on the season and growing conditions.
Photography Note
This tree was photographed on May 2, 2026. The photos show the actual tree for sale at the time of photography.
Shipping Note
This tree ships from our nursery. Tender spring foliage may shift, bruise, or change slightly during shipping, but the photos show the exact tree at the time it was photographed.
Care Note
Virginia Creeper is an outdoor deciduous bonsai. It should be grown outside in bright conditions and kept evenly moist during active growth. Protect from extreme heat, drying winds, and severe freezes. As a vigorous species, it will benefit from regular pruning and seasonal maintenance.
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 always 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.
