Festive Roseapple (Syzygium Buxifolium) Bonsai – Flowering & Fruiting – Gift A Tree
Product Code: Christmas71
£39.99
Gift a tree this Christmas with our stunning Roseapple (Syzygium) bonsai. Flowering, fruiting and full of vibrant colour, this indoor bonsai symbolises love, long life and joy. Presented in a blue ceramic pot with a Christmas tag and drip tray. Free next-day UK delivery and gift wrap options available.
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- 1x Orchard Style Oriental Myrtle (Syzygium Buxifolium)
- 1x Small Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray
- 1x Wooden Tag - Merry Christmas Snowflake
Festive Roseapple (Syzygium buxifolium) Bonsai – A Beautiful Flowering & Fruiting Christmas Tree Gift
If you’re looking to gift a tree this Christmas—something meaningful, beautiful, and full of life—the Roseapple Myrtle bonsai is a perfect choice. This stunning indoor species combines glossy evergreen foliage, seasonal colour, delicate cream flowers, and charming cherry-like fruits, making it a truly enchanting festive gift.
Please note: This is a generic photograph. Your bonsai will be very similar in size, style and quality, but each tree has its own natural character.
Beautifully styled in a classic broom/orchard shape and potted in a captivating blue ceramic pot, this 8-year-old Syzygium bonsai brings elegance and interest to any indoor space. Its small, glossy leaves often emerge with blush-red tips, creating gorgeous seasonal variation. In summer, the tree produces clusters of dainty cream flowers with long stamens, followed by round fruits resembling tiny cherries—one of the many reasons this species is cherished by beginners and collectors alike.
To make this gift feel extra special, the set includes a wooden “Merry Christmas” snowflake tag, a dark-coloured drip tray, and a clear printed care leaflet. Everything is prepared so you can confidently gift a tree that will flourish with care.
What This Christmas Tree Gift Includes
Fruiting & flowering Roseapple Myrtle (Syzygium buxifolium)
Deep blue ceramic bonsai pot
Dark-coloured drip tray
Festive “Merry Christmas” Snowflake design wooden hanging tag
FREE printed care guide with symbolism and easy-care tips
Optional extras (gift wrap, greetings cards, balloons, personal tags) shown at checkout
The Syzygium symbolises love, good fortune, long life, and joyful living—ideal for gifting to family, friends, and anyone who deserves a thoughtful tree filled with meaning.
Why This Is a Wonderful Tree to Gift
The Roseapple (also known as Water Cherry, Brush Cherry, or Myrtle) is an exquisite indoor bonsai that offers year-round interest:
Glossy green leaves with beautiful red-tinted new growth
Cream flowers in spring and summer
Cherry-like fruits developing later in the season
Exceptional proportions and a naturally elegant shape
It’s easy to care for, making it a beginner-friendly option for anyone wanting to bring nature indoors.
Care Essentials
Position: Indoors with good daylight, away from direct heat
Watering: Keep soil damp to the touch—never dry, never waterlogged
Feeding: Use bonsai fertiliser weekly to encourage new leaves and flowers
Misting: Lightly mist foliage a few times a week
Pruning: Trim lightly to maintain shape and encourage growth
A care guide is included for confidence and long-term success.
Easy & Flexible Delivery – Gift a Tree with Confidence
We offer FREE next working day delivery to most UK addresses.
At checkout, you can also:
Choose your preferred delivery date right up to Christmas
Select premium weekend or morning delivery
Pre-order early to choose your delivery slot for Christmas arrival
Deliveries to Scottish Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland take two working days and include a small surcharge.
Once added to your basket, you can also choose gift wrap, balloons, cards and personalised tags—perfect for creating a beautifully finished tree gift.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
We are a trusted, professional family-run bonsai nursery.
Every tree is lovingly grown using sustainable methods, carefully packaged, and backed by detailed care guidance and outstanding customer service. When you gift a tree from Bonsai Direct, you gift expertise, quality, and something truly meaningful.
| Species | The Malay Rose Apple (Eugenia) bonsai is a delightful indoor bonsai, which displays incredible hot pink flowers during the summer months, and rose-red fruits as the tree matures. With vivid green leaves, the Malay Rose Apple bonsai is a stunning, evergreen bonsai, perfect for beginners. |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Flowering/Fruiting | Flowering & fruiting |
| Age (years) | 6 |
| Height (cm) | 26 |
| Pot Size (cm) | 15 x 10 |
| Pot Colour | Blue |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoors (Outdoors during warmer months if you wish) |
| Difficulty | Intermediate - Please do not hard pruner |
| Maintenance | Positioning: Loves bright, warm locations with good humidity. Watering: Keep soil moist but never waterlogged. Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly following the instructions on the bottle. Pruning: Trim new shoots regularly for a dense canopy. Do not hard prune. Repotting: Repot every two years in mid-spring. Note: Can live outside during summer months but protect from frost. |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
The Malay Rose Apple (Eugenia) bonsai is a delightful indoor bonsai, which displays incredible hot pink flowers during the summer months, and rose-red fruits as the tree matures. With vivid green leaves, the Malay Rose Apple bonsai is a stunning, evergreen bonsai, perfect for beginners.
Choose your date
| Service | When will it arrive? | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Delivery (England, Wales & Southern Scotland) | Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | FREE |
| Premium AM (Weekdays before 1pm) | Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | £8.99 |
| Weekend Delivery | Chosen Saturday or Sunday | £8.99 |
| Highlands & Islands AB37–38, AB54–56, FK17–21, GY, HS, IV1–63, JE, KA27–28, KW1–17, PA20–49, PA60–78, PH19–26, PH30–40, PH42–44, PH49–50, TR21–25, ZE | Two working days (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | £7.99 |
| Northern Ireland | Two working days (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | £7.99 |
📘 Printed care guide included with all orders.
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Beginner-friendly
| Care | What to do | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Read your printed Care Instruction Guide included with every bonsai tree before you begin. | Upon arrival |
| On arrival | In hot weather, stand pot in water for 5 minutes, then drain. | Once on day 1 |
| Position | Indoor Bonsai – Bright daylight, avoid harsh midday sun & cold draughts. Outdoor Bonsai – bright to semi-shaded, sheltered position. | All year |
| Water | Check soil daily; keep damp to the touch (not soggy). In hot spells, soak the pot briefly. | Daily check |
| Mist | Lightly mist foliage to boost humidity and condition leaves. | Once or twice a week |
| Feed | Use bonsai fertiliser, diluted as directed. Follow the directions on the bottle. | Species dependant |
| Prune | Trim longer shoots to maintain shape and encourage new growth. | As needed |
| Health | If needed, use an invigorator/insecticide and follow the label instructions. | If issues arise |
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✅ Every bonsai is checked, watered & securely packaged before dispatch.
All prices are inclusive of VAT at standard rate.



