A bonsai tree is a fantastic choice if you’re looking for an office plant or an elegant showpiece for your home. You may be aware of the many species of bonsai, and if you’ve got the perfect plant in mind, it’s time to start thinking about your budget. So, how much are bonsai trees?

How Much Are Bonsai Trees?

To learn the individual bonsai tree prices, you’d have to have plenty of time on your hands. Instead, we believe four separate summaries would be much more beneficial. That way, you can discover whether an indoor or outdoor bonsai is for you, and whether you require a beginner or intermediate option.

It’s important to note, all of the prices given for bonsai trees and the relevant tools are currently advertised on Bonsai2U. However, these are subject to change and may vary.

Indoor Bonsai Tree Price

There is nothing like an indoor bonsai tree to be the centrepiece of your property. Instead of that classic rubber plant or philodendron micans, purchase a beautiful bonsai alternative. If you want to wow your guests, consider investing £21.99 to £64.99 on an indoor bonsai tree.

This product range includes:

  • Boxwood: £39.00
  • Brush cherry: £29.99
  • Chinese elm: £31.99
  • Chinese pepper tree: £29.99
  • Fig: £64.99
  • Jade tree: £34.99
  • Japanese holly: £29.99
  • Ligustrum: £29.99
  • Podocarpus: £34.99

Outdoor Bonsai Tree Price

Perhaps there’s no indoor space left for another plant, or maybe it just doesn’t suit your space. Either way, our outdoor options are bound to add an elegant touch to your garden or porch. On that note, our outdoor bonsai trees range from £22.99 to £145.99.

In this selection, you will find:

  • Azalea: £22.99
  • Boxwood: £39.00
  • Chinese elm: £31.99
  • Cotoneaster: £34.99
  • Dawn redwood: £39.99
  • Golden larch: £42.99
  • Holly: £29.99
  • Juniper: £27.99
  • Maple: £95.99
  • Podocarpus: £34.99
  • Pyracantha: £34.99
  • White pine: £145.99

Beginner Bonsai Tree Price

Most of our beginner bonsai trees are more affordable than our premium range, ranging between £21.99 and £64.99. Chinese elm bonsai trees are the most common choice for beginners, as they typically require less maintenance.

Our beginner bonsai trees are comprised of:

  • Brush cherry: £29.99
  • Chinese elm: £31.99
  • Fig: £64.99
  • Japanese holly: £29.99
  • Ligustrum: £29.99
  • Podocarpus: £34.99

Premium Bonsai Tree Price

A premium tree isn’t just an intermediate one, but a rare option that requires great attention and care. This selection is specially handpicked by our experts and means as much to us as it will to you. As such, our premium bonsai trees start at just £29.99, ranging up to £294.99. 

In this range, you will find:

  • Azalea: £22.99
  • Berberis: £89.99
  • Boxwood: £39.00
  • Brush cherry: £29.99
  • Callicarpa japonica: £39.99
  • Chinese elm: £31.99
  • Chinese juniper: £27.99
  • Dawn redwood: £39.99
  • Fuji cherry: £89.99
  • Malus: £79.99
  • Maple: £95.99
  • Pine: £145.99
  • Podocarpus: £34.99

How Much Do the Essential Bonsai Tools and Accessories Cost?

While the average bonsai tree price is between £20 and £300, that doesn’t factor in the necessary tools and accessories. In order to grow and properly care for your plant, the following equipment is essential:

  • Food: £3-£89.99
  • Pot: £5.29-£39.99
  • Wire: £2.99-£28
  • Soil: £6.99-£120
  • Branch cutter: £11.99-£14.99
  • Coco brush: £4.99
  • Kits and sets: £5.99-£149
  • Knob cutter: £11.99-£14.99
  • Root hook: £5.99
  • Soil scoops: £8.99
  • Trimming scissors: £2.99-£13.99
  • Soil scoops: £8.99
  • Tool roll: £15.99
  • Pruning scissors: £3.50-£5.99

So, how much are bonsai trees factoring in equipment? We estimate an average of £118 to £224 for a bonsai tree and all the necessary tools.

What Determines the Price of a Bonsai Tree?

The majority of bonsai trees cost around £20 onwards, the cheapest being from China and most expensive dependant on age. Some of the most luxurious bonsais cost more than £1 million. Most bonsai tree prices are determined by various factors, including its:

  • Age
  • Condition
  • Country origin
  • Height
  • Precision of the leaves
  • Shape/design
  • Type
  • Uniqueness of the trunk

Trees for All Budgets at Bonsai2U

Be it a beginner or intermediate, we have a bonsai to suit your budget and location needs. We offer a selection of indoor and outdoor options, suitable for homes, offices and gardens. You’ll also find a fitted pot and all the necessary tools to create a caring environment for your bonsai tree.

Interested in what our range looks like in person? Visit our showroom.