One-Of-A-Kind Imported Tiger Bark Ficus
Spring into serious bonsai with this old imported Tiger Bark Ficus. Hand-selected for trunk power, movement, and that unmistakable banyan vibe. This is not “future potential.” This is presence.
Update: This tree has been upgraded from its training container into a show-quality glazed Yixing ceramic pot. The pot elevates the entire composition and turns this ficus into a true display piece, ready for your bench.
Our take
This is the kind of ficus we pull aside when we’re styling benches for serious hobbyists. Big base, mature structure, and lots of room to refine.
- Powerful trunk + base that reads like an older tropical tree that’s been reduced in scale.
- Layered branching gives you options: compact crown, tropical umbrella silhouette, or a more banyan-style profile.
- Air-root character adds depth and motion—something you can’t fake with pruning alone (and can be encouraged with humidity and time).
- Now in a show pot — the glazed Yixing upgrade makes this a finished-looking specimen, not a “work-in-progress in plastic.”
If you’ve already cut your teeth on starter ficus and you’re ready for a tree you can really put your stamp on, this is a smart upgrade.
Product highlights
- Old imported Tiger Bark Ficus — selected one-by-one for trunk girth, movement, and character
- Vigorous + forgiving — styling changes show quickly, and it responds well to pruning and wiring
- Air-root potential — existing roots add a banyan feel and can be encouraged to thicken and fuse
- Display-ready — upgraded into a show-quality glazed Yixing ceramic pot
- Indoor/tropical bonsai — best in bright indoor light or a warm greenhouse; protect from cold and drafts
| Detail | Measurement / Notes |
|---|---|
| Species | Tiger Bark Ficus (Ficus microcarpa ‘Tiger Bark’) |
| Origin | Old imported material, individually selected |
| Approx. height | 25" from table to apex |
| Approx. width | 19" canopy spread |
| Pot | 15" Show-quality glazed Yixing ceramic pot |
| Trunk diameter | 3" at the base |
| Placement | Indoor / outside, bright light, protect from cold and drafts |
| Skill level | Ambitious beginner with ficus experience to advanced hobbyist |
- Pictures taken February 27, 2026
- Ships from our Florida Nursery
The tree you see is the tree you will receive.
Please Read Before Purchasing
This is a high-value bonsai that we’ve spent years watering, fertilizing, pruning, and caring for. Once it leaves our nursery, its care is 100% in your hands. By purchasing this tree, you acknowledge that Bonsai Outlet makes no warranties once it leaves our facility. All one-of-a-kind trees are sold “as is.” Sales are final—no refunds or exchanges. We assume you know what you’re buying and how to care for it, but if you have any questions, ask before purchasing. We’re 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:
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