Medium Flowering Bottlebrush Little John Bonsai, 12 Years Old (Callistemon citrinus)
$74.95 + $19.95 shipping.
- 48-hour live-arrival guarantee. If it arrives damaged or unhealthy, tell us within 48 hours of delivery and we replace it or refund it in full.
- Ships in 1 to 3 business days. Then 2 to 7 business days in transit, sent to avoid a weekend in the box where possible.
- What arrives. The tree, planted in its bonsai pot and ready to display.
- Outdoor tree. Hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11. Check your zone before you buy.
About this Medium Flowering Bottlebrush Little John Bonsai, 12 Years Old (Callistemon citrinus)
Little John is a dwarf selection of Callistemon citrinus and a notably slow grower, which is part of why this 12-year-old plant stands only 19 to 20 inches tall. The flowers are red, showy and scented, and they come in repeated flushes through spring and summer, continuing into winter where the climate stays mild. Hummingbirds are drawn to them. Its foliage stays evergreen in a dark green tone, dense enough to hold the outline between flowerings. It makes a fine indoor bonsai.
Bottlebrush bonsai care
This is a living Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus). Before you buy, this is what it will ask of you:
- Indoor / outdoor
- Outdoor in mild climates; bright frost-free spot where cold
- Light
- Full sun for heavy flowering
- Water
- Keep moist in growth; never fully dry; drier in winter
- USDA zones
- 9 to 11
- #1 cause of death
- Drying out; cold/frost; root rot from waterlogging
Soil, repotting, pruning, seasonal work and the full pest and disease list are in our free Bottlebrush bonsai care guide.
Specifications
- Item
- BW-TREE-1183
- Price
- $74.95
- Shipping
- $19.95
- Type
- Live tree
Bottlebrush bonsai for sale
This is the only Bottlebrush bonsai we have in stock right now. Read the Bottlebrush care guide before you buy, or browse every bonsai tree for sale.
Everything this tree needs
Most trees that die in their first year die of the same three things: the wrong soil, a blunt cut, or being left to guess. These cover all three.
- Japanese Bonsai Soil Akadama Brown, 2 lb. (1.6 Liters) (1 quart.), $15.95, Brown Akadama in a 2 lb bag holding 1.6 litres, about a quart, at a granule size of roughly half an inch. It is a soft volcanic…
- Bonsai Training Wire 1.0 mm Aluminum Training Wire, $10.95, The finest gauge in this range at 1.0 mm, and because thin wire weighs so little, a 100 gram coil runs to approximately 154 feet,…
- Slow Release Bonsai Fertilizer Pellets, $7.95, Fertilizer in pellet form, sold in 4 ounce packs. Sprinkle half a tablespoon across the surface of the soil and leave the pellets…
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Pots and humidity trays
Your tree arrives potted. For a humidity tray under it, or a new pot when it is time to repot, add one to the same order: ceramic, mica and unglazed pots and drip trays.
Shipping & returns
Ships from our nursery partner for $19.95. See shipping & returns for delivery times and the returns policy that applies to living trees.