
Herons Bonsai is a specialist UK bonsai nursery offering a carefully selected range of bonsai trees for sale, both online and at our extensive nursery site. We grow, train and care for bonsai trees with long-term health in mind, helping beginners and enthusiasts alike choose a tree that will thrive for years to come.
Founded in 1986 by Dawn and Peter Chan, Herons Bonsai is widely recognised as Britain’s leading bonsai nursery. Located on a seven-and-a-half-acre landscaped site, our nursery is dedicated entirely to bonsai. We are not a garden centre. Bonsai is our sole focus, and it has shaped everything we do for nearly four decades.
Our nursery exists to support the enjoyment of bonsai as a lifelong pastime, not simply to sell a product. Every bonsai tree offered for sale has been selected, grown or trained by experienced hands and cared for to exacting standards.
At Herons, bonsai is a craft as well as a horticulture. Many of our trees are grown and developed on site, while others are carefully trained, styled and maintained here to ensure they are well adapted before sale. Our methods and approach allow us to provide healthy bonsai suitable for long-term cultivation in the UK.
Our collection of bonsai trees includes both indoor and outdoor species, available in various styles and sizes. We stock starter trees for complete beginners as well as refined specimens for collectors. By providing high-quality trees and expert, helpful service, we hope to support your love of bonsai and encourage deeper interest in this intriguing pastime.
We offer an extensive selection of bonsai trees for sale, including:
Our range reflects the diversity of bonsai as a living art form, while remaining accessible to those new to the hobby.
Choosing a bonsai tree is not just about appearance. It is about understanding how that tree will live, grow and develop in your care. We provide clear, practical guidance to help you select the right bonsai, and ongoing advice to support you once you have taken it home.
Education has always been central to Herons Bonsai. Customers benefit from decades of real-world experience, whether through personal advice, written resources or educational content created to support long-term success with bonsai.
Herons Bonsai was founded by Peter Chan, one of the most respected figures in bonsai worldwide. Peter has been practising bonsai since 1967 and has won a record twenty-one RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medals. His books on bonsai are published internationally, and his teaching has inspired generations of bonsai enthusiasts.
The Herons Bonsai Collection is on permanent display at the RHS Gardens at Wisley, supported by Dawn and Peter since 1997. In 2025, in recognition of his contribution to bonsai, business and education, Peter was awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Peter Chan’s passion for bonsai and depth of experience underpin everything we offer here at Herons. From the bonsai for sale on our website to the helpful tutorials and workshops we provide, we hope to spread the word of bonsai and encourage people of all ages and skill levels to partake in this fascinating hobby.
Visitors are always welcome at our nursery, where you can explore the grounds, view our bonsai trees in person and enjoy the unique atmosphere of a site dedicated entirely to bonsai. For those who cannot visit our Surrey based nursery, our online shop allows you to browse our full range of bonsai trees for sale. Most of our stock is also available for home delivery at a competitive rate.
We developed our online store after increasing demand from UK customers. We are happy to bring the Herons Bonsai experience to a wider audience, while maintaining the same standards of care.
Browse bonsai trees by category to find the most suitable options for your space, experience level and interests.
Yes. We stock a wide range of indoor bonsai trees, including species well suited to life inside the home, such as ficus and Chinese elm.
Yes. We offer many bonsai trees that are ideal for beginners, chosen for their resilience and ease of care. Guidance is available to help you make the right choice.
Yes. We deliver bonsai trees throughout the UK using specialist packaging designed to protect each tree during transit. Delivery options and prices are shown during checkout.
Herons Bonsai was founded in 1986 and has been a specialist bonsai nursery for nearly forty years.
Yes. Our seven-and-a-half-acre nursery is open to visitors and welcomes bonsai enthusiasts, gardeners and newcomers alike.
Yes. We provide ongoing advice and educational support through written resources, in-person guidance and online tutorials created to help customers care for their bonsai with confidence.
Due to overwhelming customer demand for high-end bonsai trees for sale, we created our online shop. Now you can browse all we have to offer from the comfort of your own home!