{"product_id":"privet-bonsai-john-armitage-styled-yixing-pot-40cm","title":"Privet Bonsai Tree | John Armitage Styled – 40cm","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivet Bonsai (Ligustrum species)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, professionally worked on and styled by renowned UK bonsai artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Armitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering an attractive combination of natural character, established structure and excellent potential for continued refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivet is a highly regarded species for bonsai cultivation, admired for its attractive foliage, vigorous growth and ability to respond exceptionally well to pruning and styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual tree has benefited from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Armitage's expertise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with careful styling helping to enhance its natural character, branch structure and overall appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts attractive proportions and established development make it a rewarding addition to any bonsai collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout This Privet Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivet bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was professionally worked on and styled by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Armitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the UK's respected bonsai artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tree was subsequently \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepotted by Way of Life Bonsai in early spring 2025 into an attractive glazed Chinese Yixing bonsai pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is currently developing well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40cm x 45cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this specimen offers an appealing, broad appearance with plenty of potential for continued branch refinement and development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of professional styling, healthy development and a quality Chinese Yixing pot makes this an attractive specimen for both enthusiastic beginners and more experienced bonsai collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul 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