12 Amazing Bonsai Trees Grown by Nature


Look around at natures handy work, you will see some pretty stunning things. From the beautiful to the downright wacky, it’s everywhere. Here is nature created bonsai trees.

Bonsai Silo

Bonsai tree growing out of an old silo
Bonsai tree growing out of an old silo

A Bonsai tree growing in nature from an old abandoned silo in the USA. It may not be small, but it’s still a bonsai. I wonder how long the roots are!

Fairy Lake Fir Bonsai

Fairy Lake Fir Bonsai
Fairy Lake Bonsai

Beautiful famous bonsai on an old tree in Fairy Lake in Montana. Want to see for yourself? Check it out on Google Maps, be sure to take some good pictures and send to us. We will post them in the gallery!

Bonsai on Rock

Bonsai growing on top of rock

From the foothills of the Smokey Mountains comes this beautiful pine. This was taken in 2017 during a hike. Notice the surface roots running along the crevice of the stone, searching for the ground.

Bonsai Growing Through Stone

Bonsai through stone

“Life Finds A Way”. We’re not really sure where this photograph was taken, but it’s a great motivational picture. The crack creates a natural bonsai pot, sheltering the roots and stunting the growth of the tree.

Bonsai Rock – Lake Taho, Nevada

Bonsai Rock (Lake Tahoe, NV)
Bonsai Rock

This iconic rock is a popular spot for tourists. It’s in Lake Tahoe, which is almost 200 square miles.

Living on the Edge

Bonsai tree in thin air

This bonsai isn’t afraid of heights. You might think that this tree will soon fall as the weight increases, but keep in mind that the growth is stunted. This tree could be there for centuries.

Ancient Bristlecone Bonsai

Bonsai tree on the edge of a mountain

This old bonsai tree can be seen off California Route 168 while passing though Sierra Nevada. It is about 4,000 feet high. Look at the deadwood gnarled throughout the branches, a sign of age and beauty. Click Here for more information and directions.

Fig Tree on Ancient Rock

Bonsai tree growing from ancient rock

Beautiful bonsai fig tree growing from a rock that is 2.5 million years old.

Bonsai Growing Through a Boulder

Bonsai growing from a boulder

This rock is no match for this veracious tree. It probably took decades to crack this boulder. What an accomplishment!

Tree House

Bonsai growing out of the wall of a house

You don’t see this every day! Bonsai tree growing right out of the wall of a house. Nature will reclaim!

Not a bonsai but…

Bonsai on the side of mountain

Ok, We realize that this isn’t technically a bonsai tree, but it’s still cool to see.

Cliffside Bonsai Tree

Cliffside Bonsai Tree

Wouldn’t you love to have this view!

Bonsai on a boulder

More to come

We will keep adding them here as we come across them. Feel free to comment with any of your own finds. We will post them here and give you credit. Head over to our Contact page and leave a message!

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