Tree of a Thousand Stars. The Japonica has somewhat elongated spoon shaped, shiny green leaves. It is a twiggy tree that grows tighter with shearing. This northern Chinese Serissa has small white trumpet shaped blossoms and is trained into pleasing shapes with a full upright canopy. 12 years old 7" - 10" tall Suitable 6" x 8" humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $3.50. Shipped in 2-3 business days - $11.95.

The navigator Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811) gave his name to this genus. Originally from tropical and subtropical America. Popularly known as the "Paper Flower". Very delicate deep pink flowers that look like paper, hence the name "Paper Flower". Actually, the flowers are bracts of leaves at the tip of the stems that turn brilliant pink in color. Likes sun and warm temperatures. Available 12 months a year but may defoliate up to 50% during the winter months. 5 years old 6" tall Suitable 8" x 10" humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $3.50. Shipped via UPS 2-3 days - $13.95.

Native to China and Eastern Asia and is now grown ornamentally in the United States. The Berries are employed as a "yin" tonic in traditional Chinese medicine for a wide range of conditions, including premature aging, ringing in the ears and chronic toxicity. Does well indoors. 8 years old 10" - 12" tall Suitable 8" x 10" humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $4.95. Shipped UPS 2-3 days - $14.95.

Acacia/Mimosa family. Native to Texas and Mexico and is ideal for dry, indoor locations. The short branches are clothed in tiny dark green, bi-pinnate (compound) leaflets and make a wide rounded canopy which casts a filtered shade below. Leaves fold up at night or in subdued light. Touching the leaves does not put it to sleep as with some Mimosa. Short thorns are interspersed among the branches. From June to August it is decorated with dense, plume-like spikes of very fragrant, light yellow to white blossoms at the end of its branches. Dark brown woody seed capsules follow the blooms and persist on the tree for weeks. In Mexico these seed pods are eaten and the shells roasted and used as a coffee substitute. Great bonsai for indoors. 8 years old. 10"-11" tall. Suitable 8" x 6" humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $3.50. Shipped via UPS 2-3 days $11.95