Bonsai trees are popular, but a large number of people are unaware that you can grow a bonsai fruit tree — this is actually a standard fruit tree that has been trained to grow miniature. These bonsai fruit trees do produce actual edible fruit, only in smaller sizes than a standard fruit tree does. The apple bonsai tree is one of the most popular; other common choices include lemon, tangerine, fig, peach, lime, and cherry.

Where Can I Find an Apple Bonsai Tree?

There are two prime places to buy an apple bonsai tree: through mail-order catalogs and on the Internet. Both choices offer a wide variety of bonsai fruit trees to choose from and a range of affordable prices and sales. The key factor that you must remember when ordering either through the mail or over the internet, however, is to be sure to choose a reputable company, one that offers a guarantee that you will get a healthy bonsai tree and that offers a refund if your apple bonsai tree arrives sick or damaged.

Mail-order catalogs and the internet are not the only places you can find an apple bonsai tree, of course; many local nurseries and gardening centers have quality bonsai trees available, and the only truly significant skill you need is how to tell if a tree is healthy or not. For instance, you need to look for a tree that has a symmetrical appearance around the trunk, and one that does not have any diseased or broken limbs. After you have taken the bonsai tree home you should take a few minutes to prune away any excess and damaged or broken roots.

The next important step in the care of your apple bonsai tree is choosing the right container. You should look for a container that will enhance the physical appearance of the tree, and keeping your home's interior colors in mind is a good idea, as you want the color of the container to look great with the color of the tree as well as the room. The container should be made from untreated wood that is not resistant to rot — if you decide to go with clay, you must remember to keep an eye on the water because clay is a material that dries out quickly and thus encourages bacteria and fungi growth, which could kill your new tree.