So many of the trees we see around us can be turned miniature in the form of a bonsai. And while most of them boast green, pink and red leaves, they are prone to change throughout the seasons. Why opt for a pink bonsai tree when there are so many other colours to choose from?
So, if you want to add a little colour to your home or office, or simply understand the meaning of different coloured bonsai trees, this guide is for you.
Pink Bonsai Tree
Bonsai Tree Type: Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata) or Azalea (Rhododendron)
Tree Meaning: Pink bonsai trees symbolise love, compassion, calmness
Pot Type: Oval or rectangular
Pot Colour: White or light grey to accentuate the pink blossoms
Colour Meaning: Renewal, transience (cherry); femininity, softness (azalea)
Red Bonsai Tree
Tree Type: Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) or Firethorn (Pyracantha)
Tree Meaning: Red bonsai trees symbolise passion, energy, power
Pot Type: Rectangular or hexagonal
Pot Colour: Dark green or black to contrast with the red foliage
Colour Meaning: Strength, endurance (maple); protection, vitality (firethorn)
Orange Bonsai Tree
Tree Type: Chinese Quince (Pseudocydonia sinensis) or Pyracantha
Tree Meaning: Orange bonsai trees symbolise enthusiasm, creativity, success
Pot Type: Oval or round
Pot Colour: Blue or dark brown to complement the orange fruit or leaves
Colour Meaning: Prosperity, longevity (quince); protection, wealth (pyracantha)
Purple Bonsai Tree
Tree Type: Purple-leaf Plum (Prunus cerasifera) or Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis)
Tree Meaning: Purple bonsai trees symbolise loyalty, luxury, wisdom
Pot Type: Round or oval
Pot Colour: White or light blue to enhance the purple tones
Colour Meaning: Beauty, elegance (plum); longevity, romance (wisteria)
Blue Bonsai Tree
Tree Type: Blue Star Juniper (Juniperus squamata) or Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’)
Tree Meaning: Blue bonsai trees symbolise trust, tranquillity, stability
Pot Type: Rectangular or oval
Pot Colour: Earthy tones like beige or terracotta to highlight the blue foliage
Colour Meaning: Protection, healing (juniper); endurance, nobility (cedar)
Black Bonsai Tree
Tree Type: Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii) or Japanese Maple with dark bark (Acer palmatum var. dissectum)
Tree Meaning: Black bonsai trees symbolise elegance, mystery, power
Pot Type: Rectangular or oval
Pot Colour: Light colours like white or pale grey to contrast with the dark tree
Colour Meaning: Strength, resilience (pine); renewal, transience (maple)
White Bonsai Tree
Tree Type: Snow Rose (Serissa foetida) or White Pine (Pinus parviflora)
Tree Meaning: White bonsai trees symbolise purity, innocence, peace
Pot Type: Round or oval
Pot Colour: Dark blue or dark green to make the white flowers or foliage stand out
Colour Meaning: Beauty, peace (snow rose); longevity, virtue (white pine)
Green Bonsai Tree
Tree Type: Ficus, Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) or Juniper (Juniperus)
Tree Meaning: Green bonsai trees symbolise growth, harmony, freshness
Pot Type: Any shape depending on the tree’s style
Pot Colour: Neutral tones like brown, grey or dark green to complement the natural green foliage
Colour Meaning: Strength, resilience (ficus); flexibility, balance (elm); protection, healing (juniper)
Yellow Bonsai Tree
Tree Type: Golden Larch (Pseudolarix amabilis) or Forsythia
Tree Meaning: Yellow bonsai trees symbolise happiness, optimism, energy
Pot Type: Rectangular or oval
Pot Colour: Dark blue or black to contrast with the yellow foliage or flowers
Colour Meaning: Renewal, longevity (larch); hope, new beginnings (forsythia)
Brown Bonsai Tree
Tree Type: Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’)
Tree Meaning: Brown bonsai trees symbolise stability, reliability, warmth
Pot Type: Rectangular or hexagonal
Pot Colour: Light blue or white to balance the brown tones
Colour Meaning: Endurance, strength (beech)
Multicoloured Bonsai Tree
Tree Type: Bougainvillea or Trident Maple (Acer buergerianum)
Tree Meaning: Multicoloured bonsai trees symbolise diversity, joy, playfulness
Pot Type: Any shape depending on the tree’s style
Pot Colour: Neutral tones like beige, grey or terracotta to not compete with the varied colours
Colour Meaning: Beauty, passion (bougainvillea); balance, strength (trident maple)
Colourful Bonsai Trees at Bonsai2U
Whether you prefer a green bonsai tree to match your outdoor surroundings or a pink bonsai tree as a centrepiece, we have the perfect tree for you. If you enjoy exploring deeper meanings, we recommend choosing a bonsai based on its symbolism rather than its appearance.
With that in mind, check out our outstanding range of indoor and outdoor bonsai trees, suitable for both beginners and intermediate gardeners. The product in the photo is the tree you will receive, including the pot. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us today.
