Japanese Blue Beech Bonsai (Fagus japonica)
$68.95 + $16.95 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 7b to 8a. Check your zone before you buy.
About this Japanese Blue Beech Bonsai (Fagus japonica)
Ten years of growth have brought this Fagus japonica to 16 or 17 inches, far enough along that the branch structure reads clearly once the leaves have dropped. The Japanese blue beech belongs to the mountain forests of Japan and is grown here for its smooth grey bark and fine, even ramification, which carries autumn colour through gold and russet before winter. Being deciduous it wants a genuine cold season, so keep it outdoors the year round in good light and water as the surface of the mix begins to dry.
Japanese Blue Beech bonsai care
This is a living Japanese Blue Beech (Fagus japonica). Before you buy, this is what it will ask of you:
- Indoor / outdoor
- Outdoor only. It needs full winter dormancy
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade; young trees tolerate shade
- Water
- Evenly moist and free-draining. Do not let it dry out completely
- USDA zones
- 7b to 8a, notably less hardy than the other beeches we cover
- #1 cause of death
- Late spring frost damage to emerging foliage; then root rot from poor drainage
Soil, repotting, pruning, seasonal work and the full pest and disease list are in our free Japanese Blue Beech bonsai care guide.
Specifications
- Item
- BW-TREE-1103
- Price
- $68.95
- Shipping
- $16.95
- Type
- Live tree
Japanese Blue Beech bonsai for sale
This is the only Japanese Blue Beech bonsai we have in stock right now. Read the Japanese Blue Beech 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…
Browse all bonsai trees, tools and soil.
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 $16.95. See shipping & returns for delivery times and the returns policy that applies to living trees.