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As the name suggests, evergreen bonsai stay lush and green all year round. They are favoured for their elegance and serene beauty, making them a beautiful addition to any outdoor space.
Did you know? In oriental folklore, evergreens symbolise longevity and prosperity.
Choose your evergreen at our nursery: There are many evergreen bonsai to choose from at the Herons Nursery in Surrey. At Herons, you'll also find an exclusive range of our specimen evergreen bonsai, available for in person collection only. Visit us today and take home your favourite!
Order online: if you are unable to visit us at the Herons nursery don't worry, you can also choose any of our available evergreens for home delivery.
Evergreen outdoor bonsai trees keep their foliage all year while growing naturally outside. Most evergreen outdoor bonsai are conifer species such as Juniper and Pine, although some evergreen broadleaf shrubs are also used. Because they do not lose their foliage in winter, evergreen outdoor bonsai provide year round structure, colour and visual interest in gardens, patios and outdoor displays.
Evergreen outdoor bonsai are especially suited to UK gardens because many hardy conifers tolerate cold and variable weather.
Evergreen outdoor bonsai are widely chosen because they are reliable, visually consistent and well suited to outdoor growing in the UK.
We grow, refine and style a wide selection of evergreen bonsai species here at Herons, each offering its own unique shape, texture, and colour. Below are just some of the outdoor evergreen species you’ll find available to buy online or collect in person from our nursery:
Beautify your outdoor space with a completely unique evergreen bonsai from us. Herons offer a cultivated selection of beautiful evergreen trees for sale, all of which are grown or refined and cared for at our very own nursery. Many of our trees are also styled by owner and renowned bonsai artist Peter Chan.
How do I care for evergreen bonsai?
Evergreen bonsai thrive with consistent outdoor care, seasonal maintenance, and attention to detail. While each species may have its own preferences, there are some general best practices.
Key tips for bonsai growers:
Can I leave my evergreen bonsai outside in winter?
Yes. Evergreen bonsai trees are perfectly fine outdoors year-round. However, minimal frost protection may be necessary for some species in prolonged cold periods. An unheated greenhouse or even next to a wall is usually enough protection for less hardy outdoor trees.
Do I need to mist my evergreen bonsai daily?
Misting is not essential for evergreen bonsai. However, misting when the weather is particularly hot or dry, can be helpful. You can also mist bonsai trees that are recovering from the re-potting process. With evergreen bonsai, the goal should be consistent soil moisture, rather than misting.
Will my evergreen bonsai require frost protection?
Some evergreen species are more frost-hardy than others. In most parts of the UK, a healthy evergreen bonsai can tolerate winter outdoors. That said, it's wise to provide protection during hard frosts. A cold frame, unheated greenhouse or a fleece wrap are all easy and effective ways to prevent frost damage.
Can I leave my evergreen bonsai in the rain?
Yes. Rainwater isn't harmful to evergreen bonsai. Providing your tree has adequate drainage, rain will be beneficial for your bonsai, ensuring it stays hydrated.
Are evergreen bonsai trees high maintenance?
Typically, no. Most established evergreens are happy with minimal care. Evergreens thrive in their natural environment for hundreds of years, with no human intervention.
