The Kon-Gumi is an interesting deciduous species beginning to catch on in the United States with some great features for bonsai - beautiful foliage that has flexible new growth that lends well to wiring, and interesting pink to red fruit. Our Kon-Gumis are propagated from a single imported bonsai to ensure premium genetic stock for our customers. Grown from cuttings at Kaede Bonsai-en, these trees are well established in 2 1/4" containers.
Common Name(s):
Latin Name: Eleagnus multiflora
Type: Deciduous
Native to: China and Japan
Climate: Hardy in Zones 7-9, with adequate winter protection they can be grown in colder climates.
Care: To let light in, it is advisable to partially to fully defoliate in late spring. You could cut every leaf off or cut each leaf in half, allowing sun to reach the inner portions and encourage backbudding close to the trunk.
Size: see pictures for sizing.
Notes: This is a deciduous tree and therefore will not have foliage during the winter.