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I have a new tree that I can't seem to identify. The tree is young and the leaves are small. The lady that sold it to me said that the tree was rare and had strong lines. I don't know what that was suppose to mean, but it didn't help me. She knew what the tree was, but I couldn't understand her, as she spoke in her native tongue more often than not. She was also too busy trying to sell more trees to others, and wouldn't take the time to answer my questions. After probing her, she did say that it was an evergreen, and that I didn't need to put it outside, and to make sure to put damp moss over it during the winter months to keep it warm and protect the roots. She said it doesn't like a lot of water, but I don't really know how much to give it and when . She said it was a shade tree, and to keep it out of sunlight. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Looks a bit like a Ficus. Not a particulary good plant, and about as rare as rin in the Amazon in the rainy season. You do not say what country you are in so there is no way of advising where it should be kept. The gravel on top is not a good idea, makes it much more difficult to know when it is dry.

You sure it's not a boxwood? Friendly-Chinese-lady-at-the-road-side-stall style?

I am with auk ont his one. Boxwood.

Which HAS to be outside ALLWAYS
Should NEVER dry out
And prefer half sunny over full shade.

Really, some people should be in jail. Instead. Some. Become. President. :whistle:

m5eaygeoff, Thank you for taking the time to respond.... Sorry, I forgot to mention that I live on the east coast of NC in the USA. Thank you for the advice about the gravel. The lady put extra on top as I was leaving with it, and I thought it was odd, but didn't say anything. :oops:

Auk, I am not really sure what it is.... This is my first time having a bonsai, and although I worked in a nursery for 5 years as a teenager, it's not really helping me identify this little treasure. Rare or not, I don't want it to die, so I need to make sure I learn as much as I can. Oh, and yes, it was an Asian lady at a small town fair that sold it to me. I bought it, and then some guy walks up to me, sees it, and starts fussing at her for selling me the one she promised to hold for him to buy. He said he was only gone for a moment. I didn't want to argue, but I had already given her my money. I thought about selling it to him for what I paid, and picking out a different one, but this one was really pretty and at a price I could afford.

KatNextDoor wrote: Rare or not

It is very, very common. As you noticed, I could guess where you got it, so no, it is not rare at all. Your story is the same as the one we get from many others visiting this forum - that friendly Chinese guy/woman who sells you a really special bonsai - while what you're buying is not rare at all; it's a mass product and as a bonsai, it doesn't have much value.

I don't want it to die

Of course you don't. It's still a nice plant.

Boxwood possibly kingsville boxwood. I have on that I am still training. Here is the last photo I took of it.

I like the trunk on that last one. But I would go for a MUCH smaller tree. Think 1/2 of the height and 1/4 width..

Thank you all for helping me identify it.. I will try to learn as much as I can about Boxwoods now, and hopefully I won't be unlucky enough to kill it... lol...I really do appreciate all of your time and patience with me... Thanks again and God bless...