{"product_id":"outdoor-bonsai-ligustrum-sinense-chinese-privet-clip-and-grow-style-5-years-2","title":"Outdoor Bonsai — Ligustrum sinense — Chinese Privet — Clip and Grow Style — 5+ Years","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic multi-trunk Penjing composition — this \u003cem\u003eLigustrum sinense\u003c\/em\u003e (Chinese Privet) has been growing for 5+ years from a cutting and has been in active clip-and-grow bonsai training since 2026. At 5 cm, three distinct trunks rise from a shared base with graceful movement and good taper, each reaching toward the light in its own direction — a lively, natural forest silhouette in miniature. A remarkable amount of character for such a compact tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinese Privet is a vigorous and rewarding bonsai subject, perfect for year-round interest. Planted in a classic Chinese bonsai pot — a rich red-glazed rectangular form with footed base. Bold colour, clean lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: \u003cem\u003eLigustrum sinense\u003c\/em\u003e — Chinese Privet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassification: Semi-evergreen shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Clip and Grow — Multi-trunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 5+ years (grown from cutting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining since: 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Chinese bonsai pot — red glazed rectangular with footed base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay-ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor bonsai — full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-evergreen — may lose some leaves in cold winters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly — keep soil moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepot every 2–3 years in spring using well-draining bonsai mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIncludes Free Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tree comes with a complimentary copy of \u003cem\u003eBonsai Affinity – My Bonsai One Times One\u003c\/em\u003e by Dirk Goetze — a practical guide to keeping your bonsai happy and healthy. Added automatically at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Plant Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46681788219578,"sku":"BT30","price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/6217\/0298\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_dcac52dc-649b-477a-b51f-8652e7506266.jpg?v=1789644945","url":"https:\/\/theplantwarehouse.nz\/products\/outdoor-bonsai-ligustrum-sinense-chinese-privet-clip-and-grow-style-5-years-2","provider":"The Plant Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}