Rare Dwarf Bluebell Bonsai with Fragrant Purple-Blue Flowers

Rare Dwarf Bluebell Bonsai with Fragrant Purple-Blue Flowers

This is a really cool tree, and not something we get very often.

Dwarf Bluebell, Trifidacanthus unifoliolatus, is a somewhat uncommon tropical bonsai species known for vibrant purple-blue flowers and an incredibly sweet fragrance. The flowers are one of the big reasons bonsai people love this species. When it blooms, the scent is often compared to grape soda. It is hard to describe until you smell one, but once you do, you remember it.

This particular tree came to us on a trade several months ago. It already has a thick, old-looking trunk, a lot of branch structure, and plenty of new growth pushing throughout the canopy. It has the kind of character that is difficult to manufacture quickly.

I also noticed after taking the photographs that I should have removed the long branch growing across the front of the tree. I will trim that before it ships. The photographs otherwise show the exact tree you are purchasing.

This is a great addition for someone who already has the usual Ficus, Jade, Elm, and Juniper and wants something a little different.

Why I Like This Tree

• Species: A somewhat uncommon tropical bonsai that you do not see offered nearly as often as the standard varieties.
• Flowers: Produces vibrant purple-blue blooms during the warmer months.
• Fragrance: The flowers have a strong, sweet scent that is often compared to grape soda.
• Trunk: Thick, textured, and aged-looking with a lot of natural character.
• Branching: Plenty of established branches with healthy new growth to work with.
• Pot: Planted in an 8.5" glazed Yixing ceramic bonsai pot.

Tree Details

• Common Name: Dwarf Bluebell
• Botanical Name: Trifidacanthus unifoliolatus
• Height: 11" from soil to apex
• Spread: 10"
• Pot: 8.5" glazed Yixing ceramic pot
• Flower Color: Purple-blue
• Fragrance: Sweet, commonly compared to grape soda
• Availability: One tree only

About Dwarf Bluebell

Dwarf Bluebell is one of those species that gets a lot more interesting once you see it flower. The foliage is small enough to work well in bonsai, it branches readily, and then you get the added bonus of those purple-blue flowers and the fragrance.

It is a tropical species, so in colder climates it should be protected from freezing temperatures. Give it strong light, warmth, and good air circulation during the growing season. Like most tropical bonsai, it responds best when it is actively growing and getting plenty of light.

What to Expect

The tree is actively growing and may continue to extend before it ships. I will remove the long branch crossing the front of the tree that I should have caught before taking the photographs. Other than that cleanup, this is the exact tree shown.

Flowers and buds are seasonal and can change quickly, so the tree may or may not be blooming when it arrives. The underlying trunk, branch structure, and Yixing pot are exactly what you are purchasing.

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.