Japanese quince bonsai (Chaenomeles japonica), slender trunk, about 5 years
A slender Japanese quince with a moving trunk and a long leader, three years in training. Red flowers on bare branches in winter. Flowers before the leaves; fully hardy, outdoors all year. One tree, photographed as it ships.
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At a glance
- Species
- Chaenomeles japonica · Japanese quince
- Age
- About 5 years
- In training
- 3 years
- Height
- 27 cm · without the pot
- Pot
- 11 cm · training pot
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
The story of this tree
Grown from seed, about five years old and three in training. A slim trunk with movement and a long leader left to grow, 27 cm tall without the pot in an 11 cm terracotta pot. Photographed on 13 October 2026, as it ships.
Chaenomeles japonica, the Japanese flowering quince, is one of the easiest flowering species for bonsai. It flowers on bare wood in late winter, often while there is still frost, sets scented yellow fruit in autumn and buds back readily after pruning. The wood stays flexible for years, so branches can be bent even when they are old. It is fully hardy and wants to be outdoors all year: the winter cold is what sets the flower buds. Our care guide for Chaenomeles japonica covers watering, pruning after flowering and repotting.
- Grown from seed, about 5 years old, 3 of them in training.
- A slim trunk with movement and a long leader that is being left to grow.
- 27 cm tall without the pot, in an 11 cm terracotta pot.
Every tree has more than one path. Book a 1-to-1 consultation with Luca to map out styling and next steps for this exact material, from €29.
Care details
Full sun to light afternoon shade — sun drives the flowering.
Keep evenly moist — never dry in flower; avoid hard limy water.
Feed regularly through the growing season, easing off during peak bloom.
Every 2–3 years in early spring, after flowering, before strong growth.
Neutral to slightly acidic, free-draining.
Prune selectively after the main flush; mind the thorns when wiring.
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Why buy a specimen from Treevaset
In our nursery in Merate, not bought in and resold.
This exact tree, this pot, these photos.
Ask Luca what he would do next with your tree. Luca answers personally.
Feedback from growers
★★★★★ 4.9/5 · 100+ verified reviews on eBay
Arrived in excellent condition, exactly as in the photo, fast delivery. Impeccable.
Specimen BonsaiA very fine field elm, well prepared. Shipping was fast and the tree was well packed, nothing damaged. Thank you, happy to buy again any time.
Outdoor BonsaiSuper personal service and wonderful rare Acer varieties. When the courier had delivery problems, Luca was easy to reach and immediately arranged a replacement. Absolute recommendation!
Acer Palmatum CultivarsEvening consultation by video call, flawless. Available and professional. Highly recommended.
1-to-1 ConsultationThe courier was late, but the plant is healthy, thanks also to the excellent packaging. A promising larch with a good line and already good foliage. A vaguely literati style that can be accentuated. It deserves a proper pot. Very satisfied.
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Japanese quince bonsai (Chaenomeles japonica), slender trunk, about 5 years
105 €EU delivery included · nothing added at checkoutincl. delivery













