Willow Leaf Ficus Bonsai in Yixing Glazed Pot - Thick Root Base and Compact Canopy
This is the exact Willow Leaf Ficus bonsai you will receive. This tropical bonsai came to us on a trade several months ago and has since been repotted from a much smaller pot into a nicer glazed Yixing pot with a little extra room to grow.
This tree has a substantial, rugged root base with mature bark texture, exposed root character, and a wide branching structure that supports a compact canopy of narrow green foliage. The willow-like leaves give the tree a softer tropical look while the trunk and base provide the age and visual weight bonsai buyers look for.
Willow Leaf Ficus is a popular tropical bonsai species because it responds well to pruning, develops fine branching over time, and can be grown indoors with proper light. This tree already has strong character and a finished presentation pot, while still offering room for continued refinement.
Why This Tree Stands Out
- Exact tree shown is the tree you will receive
- Thick exposed root base with mature, rugged bark texture
- Repotted into a glazed Yixing pot with room for continued growth
- Compact 13" height with a full 14" spread
- Narrow willow-like foliage with fresh green growth throughout the canopy
- Good branch structure with multiple future refinement options
- Tropical bonsai tree suitable for indoor growing in colder climates
Tree Details
- Species: Willow Leaf Ficus
- Type: Tropical bonsai tree
- Height: 13" from table to apex
- Spread: 14"
- Pot: 10.5" glazed Yixing bonsai pot
- Placement: Indoor tropical bonsai in colder climates; outdoor placement only in warm conditions
- Photographed: June 19, 2026
- Photos: The tree shown is the exact tree you will receive
About This Tree
This Willow Leaf Ficus has a strong, established base with exposed roots, textured bark, and a low, grounded presence in the pot. The new Yixing pot gives the tree a more finished presentation while still allowing some room for growth after being moved out of its smaller previous container.
The canopy is full but not overly dense, making the branch structure easy to see and continue developing. With regular pruning and strong light, Willow Leaf Ficus can continue to build finer branching and a more refined silhouette over time.
Care Notes
Willow Leaf Ficus is a tropical bonsai tree and is not cold hardy. In colder climates, it should be grown indoors in bright light and protected from cold drafts. It may be placed outdoors during warm weather once nighttime temperatures are consistently safe for tropical plants.
Water thoroughly when the soil begins to dry slightly, but do not allow the tree to stay constantly saturated. Ficus bonsai appreciate bright light, steady warmth, and consistent care.
Shipping Confidence
This tree ships from our Massachusetts nursery. Bonsai Outlet carefully packs each tree to help protect the trunk, branches, foliage, pot, and soil during transit.
Some minor soil movement or light shifting can happen during shipping, especially with living bonsai in ceramic pots, but every tree is packed with care by people who understand 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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