{"product_id":"old-cotoneaster-bonsai-tree-yixing-pot","title":"Old Cotoneaster Bonsai Tree – Mature Flowering \u0026 Berry Bonsai","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Cotoneaster Bonsai Tree – Mature Outdoor Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA characterful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eold Cotoneaster bonsai tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with fine branching, compact foliage and excellent seasonal interest from spring flowers through to colourful autumn berries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotoneaster is a superb species for bonsai cultivation thanks to its naturally small leaves, dense branching and ability to develop fine ramification. Mature specimens can achieve an impressive aged appearance while producing a changing display throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout This Cotoneaster Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual specimen is presented in an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eold, high-quality Chinese Yixing bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complementing the mature character and established structure of the tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bonsai was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepotted in spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is established for continued development and refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cotoneaster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cotoneaster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Old, high-quality Chinese Yixing bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepotted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Outdoor bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small foliage, fine ramification, spring flowers and seasonal berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Outdoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for beginners and experienced bonsai enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers \u0026amp; Seasonal Berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the main attractions of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotoneaster bonsai tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the amount of seasonal interest it can provide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall flowers typically appear during spring and early summer, creating a delicate display across the established branch structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing successful flowering and pollination, Cotoneaster can develop its characteristic berries. These mature into vibrant shades of red and can remain on the tree well into the colder months, creating a striking contrast against the foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Foliage \u0026amp; Ramification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotoneaster is particularly well suited to bonsai because of its naturally small foliage and dense growth habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCareful pruning can encourage increasingly fine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eramification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping create the detailed branch structure and convincing proportions associated with a mature bonsai tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn an older specimen, this combination of established structure, compact foliage and fine branching can create excellent visual character even outside the flowering and berry seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotoneaster Bonsai Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotoneaster is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoutdoor bonsai tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and should be grown outside where it can experience natural seasonal changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition the tree somewhere bright with good natural light and airflow. 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The growing medium should remain free draining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotoneaster responds well to pruning and training, making it suitable for maintaining an established design and developing increasingly refined branching over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Characterful Old Cotoneaster Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its combination of compact foliage, fine branching, seasonal flowers and colourful berries, Cotoneaster offers considerably more than foliage alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual tree has the added character of being an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eolder bonsai specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is presented in an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eold, high-quality Chinese Yixing pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating an attractive pairing between tree and container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepotted in spring 2025, this is a distinctive specimen for anyone looking for a mature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotoneaster bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with excellent seasonal interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs show the actual Cotoneaster bonsai tree for sale, so you will receive this individual specimen rather than a stock example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Way of Life Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52824142971147,"sku":"WOL 23","price":675.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7618\/8683\/files\/IMG_8400.jpg?v=1768478309","url":"https:\/\/wayoflifebonsai.co.uk\/products\/old-cotoneaster-bonsai-tree-yixing-pot","provider":"Way of Life Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}