What arrived was nothing like what was advertised. Tree was already pruned, leaving only a few branches and limited styling options.
Nice plant. Well packaged. Arrive safe and sound. Would buy from this supplier again.
The Chinese Privet, Ligustrum Sinensis, is a small tree grown in almost any soil, and Privets are very hardy and take well to root pruning and all Bonsai shaping techniques. The Chinese Privet leaves turn red in the fall and produce small scented white flowers appearing at the ends of new shoots in the summer. Followed by small black fruit, which is not edible. Seeing how well the Privet takes to pruning and wiring, it is a great indoor choice for beginners and experts alike.
BONSAI CARE
The Chinese Privet likes direct full sun and must be kept in moist soil during the summer months when placed outside. Indoors, the soil must not be allowed to dry out and requires
Watering:
YOUNG: 6"-12" tall, comes in a 6" grower's pot.
MATURE: 8" - 16" tall, comes in an 8" handmade ceramic pot.