Silverberry Bonsai with Two-Tone Leaves, Fragrant Flowers, and Red Berries
This is the exact Silverberry bonsai you will receive.
Silverberry is one of those trees that quietly gets cooler the longer you look at it. At first glance, you see the glossy green foliage and soft cream pot. Then you notice the underside of the leaves: silvery, scale-covered, and almost metallic when the light catches them.
That two-tone foliage is the hook. The leaf tops are green, but the undersides flash silver, giving the whole tree a layered look that feels different from the usual tropical and broadleaf bonsai material. It has a sturdy trunk, a compact canopy, and a calm, collected presence in a 9.5" glazed Japanese pot.
And then there is the seasonal bonus: tiny fragrant autumn flowers followed by edible red berries with silver speckling. Small tree, great details. This is a wonderful choice for someone who appreciates bonsai with texture, fragrance, fruit, and a little botanical surprise built in.
This is an Outdoor Tree.
Why This Tree Stands Out
- Two-Tone Foliage: Green leaf tops with silvery, scale-covered undersides create a beautiful flash of contrast.
- Fragrant Flowers: Silverberry can produce tiny, fragrant flowers in autumn.
- Edible Berries: The tree can produce red berries with silver speckling, adding another layer of seasonal interest.
- Distinctive Character: This is not a bonsai species everyone has on their bench, which makes it especially fun to collect.
- Finished Presentation: Potted in a 9.5" glazed Japanese ceramic pot that complements the foliage beautifully.
Tree Details
- Common Name: Silverberry
- Style: Informal upright bonsai
- Height: 18" tall from table to apex
- Spread: 11"
- Pot: 9.5" glazed Japanese ceramic pot
- Ships From: Florida
- Availability: Online Only
About This Tree
Silverberry bonsai are especially appealing because they offer more than just foliage. The silver-backed leaves, fragrant autumn flowers, and silver-speckled red berries give the tree several moments of interest throughout the year. It is a small tree with a lot going on, in the best way.
Care Notes
Give this bonsai bright light, good airflow, and consistent watering. Protect it from hard freezes and avoid letting the soil stay constantly saturated. Like all bonsai, it should be monitored closely after shipping while it settles into its new environment.
Shipping Confidence
This tree ships from Florida. We pack each bonsai carefully so the tree, pot, and soil are supported throughout transit. Some minor leaf drop or shifting can happen during shipping, but this is a healthy, established bonsai.
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.
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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