12.07.09
A Winter Jasmine Is Quite Hardy and Attractive
Hailing from Western China, the Winter Jasmine outdoor bonsai tree, or the jasminum nudiflorum, is a great little bonsai that is hardy enough to survive in zones six through ten. While it’s native to China, it has been grown in many different western countries since the middle of the 1800s. The Winter Jasmine features glossy, bright green pinnate leaves that split into three oblong leaflets at the end. The branches are almost like vines in a way, they are so thin. Before the leaves start to appear, the Winter Jasmine actually bears little one inch yellow flowers. They start at the bottom of the stems and slowly work their way towards the end so that by the late winter, the flowers have reached the tips. If branches dip down to touch the moist soil, it’s possible for them to split off, take root, and grow a brand new plant.
One of the reasons many people love growing bonsai, especially outdoor bonsai trees, is because they’re small and take up little space. Those who live in apartments or condos often don’t have room for a large garden, but they have plenty of space to grow small bonsai plants on their balconies or patios.