{"product_id":"bonsai-starter-bundle-japanese-maple-copy","title":"Cotoneaster Bonsai Starter Bundle","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCotoneaster\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bonsai \u003c\/span\u003eStarter Bundle  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnter the ancient art of developing Real Trees in miniature \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe perfect way to enter the world of bonsai. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set includes everything you need to develop your own unique bonsai to enjoy for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote Photos Taken : Late July - 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis starter bundle includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1x Tree -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCotoneaster 3+ year old starter tree ready to repot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1x Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 6.5cm  bonsai CUBE pot - various colours stock as available - by Zero Bonsai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1x Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 200g Zero Bonsai soil mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2x Wire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Aluminium branch shaping wire 2mm \u0026amp; 1.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1x Mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Drainage mesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1x Scissors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 105mm  Basic Bonsai Scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Bio Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e - Japanese Bonsai Feed 50g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou will also receive a link to our exclusive repotting video. It's perfect for beginners in the world of bonsai, allowing you to follow along step by step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout your : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCotoneaster\u003c\/strong\u003e Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-block\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23\"\u003eCotoneaster is widely considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23\"\u003ebeginner-friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\"\u003e and is one of the easiest species to train into a miniature tree.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-22 citation-end-22\"\u003eIt is highly forgiving of hard pruning, back-buds eagerly on old wood, and tolerates a wide range of outdoor conditions.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The main challenge lies in managing its growth speed and structural wiring. Young branches harden and become brittle rapidly, so structural wiring must be applied early and monitored closely to prevent the wire from scarring the smooth bark. \u003cspan class=\"citation-21 citation-end-21\"\u003eAdditionally, because they are vigorous growers with shallow roots, young Cotoneasters require consistent watering during hot summer months and occasional protection from extreme winter freezes.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zero Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57426015945077,"sku":"ZT1939","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/8010\/9084\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_02a84eda-efe9-41de-8688-a42623ab58d2.jpg?v=1785329229","url":"https:\/\/zerobonsai.com\/products\/bonsai-starter-bundle-japanese-maple-copy","provider":"Zero Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}