Growing difficulty level- Intermediate
Grow a Japanese Alder from seed. All the materials are available to start growing your bonsai immediately. Your will receive 3 tree seeds, 3 peat pellets, 3 peat planting pots and growing instructions.
Alnus japonica, commonly called Japanese alder, is a conical to pyramidal deciduous tree that is native to temperate forests, streambanks and swamps. Being hardy makes this a good bonsai specimen.