House of Bonsai

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Overview

House of Bonsai operates a bonsai nursery in Lakewood, California, specializing in bonsai trees and related supplies. It serves the bonsai community in California and nationwide from a 5.3-acre facility. The business shifted from a mixed plant nursery to exclusive bonsai focus after expanding in 2001.

History

Founded in 1990 by Victoria Lee as a shop-in-shop inside a florist in Downtown Los Angeles. Moved to a small outdoor nursery in South Gate in 1995, operating partly as a general plant nursery. Relocated in 2001 to its current 5.3-acre site at 5214 Palo Verde Ave, Lakewood, CA, and pivoted to bonsai exclusively.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Pre-bonsai Trees	Starter trees for bonsai development	$20 - $150
Developed Bonsai	Mature shaped bonsai specimens	$150 - $1,800
Bonsai Tools	Essential pruning and wiring tools	$15 - $100
Bonsai Pots	Ceramic and stoneware containers	$25 - $300
Soil & Supplies	Growing medium and care products	$10 - $50

Manufacturing

Products are primarily live bonsai trees cultivated at the company's 5.3-acre nursery in Lakewood, CA. Tools, pots, and supplies are sourced from suppliers, with trees grown in-house in greenhouses and outdoor areas.

Notable Products

Juniper Bonsai - Popular species for beginners, available in various development stages.
Maple Bonsai - Deciduous trees known for seasonal color changes.
Ficus Bonsai - Indoor-friendly tropical variety with aerial roots.
Bonsai Wire - Anodized aluminum wire for shaping branches.
Concave Cutter - Specialized tool for precise branch pruning.

Reputation

House of Bonsai is recognized among bonsai enthusiasts for its large selection of trees suited to local climates and cost savings on shipping. It holds a C+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and is not accredited. Forum users note good supplies and quality trees but request visual proof of stock.

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