Indoor bonsai trees travel best when night temperatures are above 50 degrees in states between Mississippi and delivery address. See "Shipping & Returns"
Our new 'Sekka' bonsai is a super dwarf Hinoki Cypress cultivar not widely available outside of Japan. This variety's unusual foliage responds to trimming by developing into a very dense; compact form. 'Sekka' stays and requires minimal effort to maintain its shape. Winter hardy to 20 degrees with protection and happiest in temperatures below 90 degrees. Ideal with 8" Humidity Tray. Container color and shape varies
Our new 'Sekka' bonsai is a super dwarf Hinoki Cypress cultivar not widely available outside of Japan. This variety's unusual foliage responds to trimming by developing into a very dense; compact form. 'Sekka' stays and requires minimal effort to maintain its shape. Winter hardy to 20 degrees with protection and happiest in temperatures below 90 degrees. Ideal with 8" Humidity Tray. Container color and shape varies
OUTDOOR BONSAI
Outdoor bonsai include evergreen varieties like pines and junipers as well as deciduous
varieties like maples and elms. All outdoor bonsai are hardy and require seasonal change. Upon receiving your
bonsai, it is best to acclimate it in a shady area for one week. All outdoor bonsai prefer morning sun and
afternoon shade. Patios, decks and balconies are great areas to display your bonsai during the growing season.
Outdoor bonsai can be displayed indoors, but only for short periods of time. You should never leave your bonsai
inside for more than five days.
WATERING PROPERLY
Watering properly is critical to maintaining a
healthy bonsai! Outdoor bonsai are watered according to the season. Outdoor bonsai should be watered daily in
the spring, summer and fall. In the winter you will not need to water as frequently. However, you should never
let your bonsai’s soil dry out. Water your bonsai properly by using a watering can or hose attachment that has a
fine-spray nozzle. You should thoroughly soak your bonsai’s soil. Water should be running out of the drain
holes. Misting foliage periodically is recommended, but should not be considered watering. General care is also
important to maintaining a beautiful bonsai. Bonsai should be periodically trimmed to keep their miniature
shape. To best understand trimming and wiring techniques, we recommend purchasing an instructional book.
REPOTTING
Your bonsai will need to be repotted every four to five years. It is necessary to repot your
bonsai when its root system becomes pot bound. Repotting outdoor bonsai should be done before new growth appears
during late winter or early spring. Make sure you are using a good bonsai soil when repotting since regular
potting soil will compact and inhibit proper drainage. We recommend waiting at least one growing season before
repotting your bonsai to make sure it is well established.
FERTILIZING
Fertilizing bonsai is required.
Most water-soluble and time-released fertilizers work very well when used as directed. We recommend using
slow-releasing organic fertilizers for more mature specimen bonsai.
INSECTS & DISEASES
Insects and
diseases can attack bonsai just like any other plant. Inspect your bonsai regularly. A brisk spraying of the
trunk and foliage periodically will help keep your tree clean. If any problems appear, most garden centers have
products available for treatment.
WINTER CARE
Outdoor bonsai need to experience winter dormancy and
should remain outdoors in the winter. Nevertheless, the root systems of outdoor bonsai need protection from
extreme winter weather. You should “Heel-In” your bonsai by covering the pot and soil with pine needles or mulch
when temperatures approach freezing. We also recommend protecting your bonsai from extremely cold winds by
placing it against the south side of your house. In areas that have extremely cold winters, bonsai can be
protected in garages, sheds, cold frames or basements. Contact a local bonsai club for more advice.
OUTDOOR BONSAI
Outdoor bonsai include evergreen varieties like pines and junipers as well as deciduous
varieties like maples and elms. All outdoor bonsai are hardy and require seasonal change. Upon receiving your
bonsai, it is best to acclimate it in a shady area for one week. All outdoor bonsai prefer morning sun and
afternoon shade. Patios, decks and balconies are great areas to display your bonsai during the growing season.
Outdoor bonsai can be displayed indoors, but only for short periods of time. You should never leave your bonsai
inside for more than five days.
WATERING PROPERLY
Watering properly is critical to maintaining a
healthy bonsai! Outdoor bonsai are watered according to the season. Outdoor bonsai should be watered daily in
the spring, summer and fall. In the winter you will not need to water as frequently. However, you should never
let your bonsai’s soil dry out. Water your bonsai properly by using a watering can or hose attachment that has a
fine-spray nozzle. You should thoroughly soak your bonsai’s soil. Water should be running out of the drain
holes. Misting foliage periodically is recommended, but should not be considered watering. General care is also
important to maintaining a beautiful bonsai. Bonsai should be periodically trimmed to keep their miniature
shape. To best understand trimming and wiring techniques, we recommend purchasing an instructional book.
REPOTTING
Your bonsai will need to be repotted every four to five years. It is necessary to repot your
bonsai when its root system becomes pot bound. Repotting outdoor bonsai should be done before new growth appears
during late winter or early spring. Make sure you are using a good bonsai soil when repotting since regular
potting soil will compact and inhibit proper drainage. We recommend waiting at least one growing season before
repotting your bonsai to make sure it is well established.
FERTILIZING
Fertilizing bonsai is required.
Most water-soluble and time-released fertilizers work very well when used as directed. We recommend using
slow-releasing organic fertilizers for more mature specimen bonsai.
INSECTS & DISEASES
Insects and
diseases can attack bonsai just like any other plant. Inspect your bonsai regularly. A brisk spraying of the
trunk and foliage periodically will help keep your tree clean. If any problems appear, most garden centers have
products available for treatment.
WINTER CARE
Outdoor bonsai need to experience winter dormancy and
should remain outdoors in the winter. Nevertheless, the root systems of outdoor bonsai need protection from
extreme winter weather. You should “Heel-In” your bonsai by covering the pot and soil with pine needles or mulch
when temperatures approach freezing. We also recommend protecting your bonsai from extremely cold winds by
placing it against the south side of your house. In areas that have extremely cold winters, bonsai can be
protected in garages, sheds, cold frames or basements. Contact a local bonsai club for more advice.
SHIP WITH CONFIDENCE
Rest assured that your tree will reach its destination well hydrated and securely packed. The base of
each tree is wrapped in plastic to retain moisture and to prevent any topsoil from spilling during
shipment. Trees are wired to the pot, placed inside a double-walled carton for protection and secured
with proprietary packing systems to keep them from shifting during transit.
SHIPPING OPTIONS
FedEx Ground
Free Shipping on orders $49 and above
Orders under $49 ship for only $11.95
Deliveries to West Coast addresses (West of the Rocky Mountains) will arrive in
4-6 business days (see map below)
Orders sent to the rest of the country will arrive in 1-4 business days (see map below)
FedEx Express Saver (Guaranteed 3-Day Delivery)
Standard FedEx rate
Calculated at checkout
FedEx Standard Overnight (Guaranteed Next Business Day by 3pm)
Standard FedEx rate
Calculated at checkout
SHIP WITH CONFIDENCE
Rest assured that your tree will reach its destination well hydrated and securely packed. The base of
each tree is wrapped in plastic to retain moisture and to prevent any topsoil from spilling during
shipment. Trees are wired to the pot, placed inside a double-walled carton for protection and secured
with proprietary packing systems to keep them from shifting during transit.
SHIPPING OPTIONS
FedEx Ground
Free Shipping on orders $49 and above
Orders under $49 ship for only $11.95
Deliveries to West Coast addresses (West of the Rocky Mountains) will arrive in
4-6 business days (see map below)
Orders sent to the rest of the country will arrive in 1-4 business days (see map below)
FedEx Express Saver (Guaranteed 3-Day Delivery)
Standard FedEx rate
Calculated at checkout
FedEx Standard Overnight (Guaranteed Next Business Day by 3pm)
Standard FedEx rate
Calculated at checkout
Your bonsai tree has been grown in a state-of-the-art greenhouse under precisely controlled conditions to
achieve optimum health. Your order will be carefully wrapped in a custom
designed shipping carton and delivered with detailed care instructions. If, for any reason you are not
completely satisfied with your tree or with our service, please notify us within 30 days of receipt. We will
correct the situation to your satisfaction.
Your bonsai tree has been grown in a state-of-the-art greenhouse under precisely controlled conditions to
achieve optimum health. Your order will be carefully wrapped in a custom
designed shipping carton and delivered with detailed care instructions. If, for any reason you are not
completely satisfied with your tree or with our service, please notify us within 30 days of receipt. We will
correct the situation to your satisfaction.
I received a beautiful little Sekka. I did notice after a few days that it wasn't taking/holding water very well, so I planned to just slip pot it. When I pulled the tree out of the pot, it was pretty tightly rootbound, to the point of the screen from the pot being entangled inside of the rootball.
I love the tree and it appears very healthy, just watch for signs that it might need repotting.
5/5
Brad Dooley Mar 19th 2026
Quality
Look forward to my tree and excited to see it through it's bonsai journey thanks I love this tree and have had two that turned out beautiful but they both died hopefully I can keep this one alive the foliage on them slowly turned brown and eventually it died but I'm not giving up thanks again
5/5
KennySep 15th 2025
Dewarf Bonsai Cypress Tree
Very BBeautiful Healthy Tree Arrived totally un Damaged
Would buy again AAAA++++
5/5
John Priestley IIMay 26th 2025
Hinoki Cypress Sekka
My experience shopping with Brussel’s Bonsai for an addition to my collection was positive from ordering to receipt of the tree. Fast turnaround. Sekka arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Reasonable price. I am a satisfied customer.
5/5
Larry StocksOct 17th 2024
Hinoki Cypress Sekka
Order came in 4 days shipping , packaged very good all 3 plants arrived in perfect condition and still moist with water. Plants are as described very nice starter plants we cleaned them up and cut a few branches now going to leave alone until spring .Another note is i had called the office to have my order sent on a Monday and the help was exceptional Thanks Brussels
5/5
LeoJul 23rd 2023
Hinoki Cypress Sekka
My Hinoki Cypress Sekka came 3 days after placing the order. I have a Hinoki Cypress Grove planted on a lace rock and lost one of my trees over the Winter and I am going to use my new Hinoki Cypress Sekka to replace the tree I lost, it is just the right size and will make a nice addition to my planting.
4/5
MikeMar 20th 2023
Close to picture
Brussels always packs their products well so things are always in good shape that way. I was hoping the hinoki would be closer to the goobe shape shown in the picture for the item. It looks healthy enough but the shape is sparse in some areas foliage wise. I realize its only a representation but again was hoping it was a little closer to a globe shape so i could remove what i wanted to shape the tree. I cant really remove anything much at this point.
4/5
DougMar 16th 2023
Sekka Hinoki Cypress
My bonsai came very quickly and in very well packaged container. I was excited for it to come. Thought it was going to be a more rounded plant, kind of flat. The foliage was rubber like, not sure if it is supposed to be this way. I think it is my lack of knowledge. However, I am very excited my new plant, and other bonsai plants. This is a wonderful hobby and Brussel's is a fantastic source!
5/5
Brandon PerkinsFeb 25th 2023
Simply beautiful tree!
A healthy tree.
Plenty of branches to choose from.
Simply awesome tree for the money!
5/5
Will ComstockJul 19th 2020
Sekka Hinoki Cypress
I just received my Hinoki Cypress bonsai today and i could not be happier! it arrived in great shape, it was quite a bit larger than i anticipated and the staff at Brussels did a fantastic job on the packaging. I will definitely be purchasing more bonsai from Brussels in the future.
I received a beautiful little Sekka. I did notice after a few days that it wasn't taking/holding water very well, so I planned to just slip pot it. When I pulled the tree out of the pot, it was pretty tightly rootbound, to the point of the screen from the pot being entangled inside of the rootball.
I love the tree and it appears very healthy, just watch for signs that it might need repotting.
5/5
Brad Dooley Mar 19th 2026
Quality
Look forward to my tree and excited to see it through it's bonsai journey thanks I love this tree and have had two that turned out beautiful but they both died hopefully I can keep this one alive the foliage on them slowly turned brown and eventually it died but I'm not giving up thanks again
5/5
KennySep 15th 2025
Dewarf Bonsai Cypress Tree
Very BBeautiful Healthy Tree Arrived totally un Damaged
Would buy again AAAA++++
5/5
John Priestley IIMay 26th 2025
Hinoki Cypress Sekka
My experience shopping with Brussel’s Bonsai for an addition to my collection was positive from ordering to receipt of the tree. Fast turnaround. Sekka arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Reasonable price. I am a satisfied customer.
5/5
Larry StocksOct 17th 2024
Hinoki Cypress Sekka
Order came in 4 days shipping , packaged very good all 3 plants arrived in perfect condition and still moist with water. Plants are as described very nice starter plants we cleaned them up and cut a few branches now going to leave alone until spring .Another note is i had called the office to have my order sent on a Monday and the help was exceptional Thanks Brussels
5/5
LeoJul 23rd 2023
Hinoki Cypress Sekka
My Hinoki Cypress Sekka came 3 days after placing the order. I have a Hinoki Cypress Grove planted on a lace rock and lost one of my trees over the Winter and I am going to use my new Hinoki Cypress Sekka to replace the tree I lost, it is just the right size and will make a nice addition to my planting.
4/5
MikeMar 20th 2023
Close to picture
Brussels always packs their products well so things are always in good shape that way. I was hoping the hinoki would be closer to the goobe shape shown in the picture for the item. It looks healthy enough but the shape is sparse in some areas foliage wise. I realize its only a representation but again was hoping it was a little closer to a globe shape so i could remove what i wanted to shape the tree. I cant really remove anything much at this point.
4/5
DougMar 16th 2023
Sekka Hinoki Cypress
My bonsai came very quickly and in very well packaged container. I was excited for it to come. Thought it was going to be a more rounded plant, kind of flat. The foliage was rubber like, not sure if it is supposed to be this way. I think it is my lack of knowledge. However, I am very excited my new plant, and other bonsai plants. This is a wonderful hobby and Brussel's is a fantastic source!
5/5
Brandon PerkinsFeb 25th 2023
Simply beautiful tree!
A healthy tree.
Plenty of branches to choose from.
Simply awesome tree for the money!
5/5
Will ComstockJul 19th 2020
Sekka Hinoki Cypress
I just received my Hinoki Cypress bonsai today and i could not be happier! it arrived in great shape, it was quite a bit larger than i anticipated and the staff at Brussels did a fantastic job on the packaging. I will definitely be purchasing more bonsai from Brussels in the future.
