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Bonsai of the Month - October 2026
Kurrajong Tree – Brachychiton populneus Number: 7863 Born: 2019 Origin: Australia Height: 67 cm Pot: 40 x 32 x 9 cm, oval, terracotta plastic Price: $89.00 About This Bonsai A hardy and reliable Kurrajong, well suited to our warm Western Australian climate. It prefers light to medium soil in an open, sunny position and is drought, frost, and salt tolerant. Summer is the ideal time to reduce leaf size, while winter is perfect for applying wire to guide structure. I grew this tree from a seed I collected in Fremantle. Kurrajongs are one of my favourite natives to keep as bonsai as they develop strong, confident trunks and the classic pronged leaf shape that makes the species instantly recognisable. They’re a wonderful choice for anyone who enjoys seasonal shaping and guiding long term growth without needing constant work. With vigorous growth in hot weather, this bonsai will produce large leaves that can be removed entirely to encourage smaller regrowth. It must stay in full sun for at least half the day during summer; otherwise, the leaves will return to their larger size. I’ve chosen a plastic pot for this one because large bonsai get heavy — and at 60 years of age, that’s me who needs the lighter pot, not the tree. It still has many years ahead to refine its structure, and that is part of its charm. Over time the trunk will thicken — truly thicken — and the overall silhouette will mature beautifully. Keep the height the same or even shorter. Don’t be afraid to reduce the trunk; Kurrajongs regenerate buds readily from the trunk. But you must give it proper summer heat and plenty of hot conditions to encourage strong regrowth. Care Requirements To keep this bonsai healthy and thriving:
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Due to Government quarantine regulations, we cannot ship Bonsai or soil products outside Western Australia.
