For the adventurous type you may feel like you would like to buy a bonsai seed and grow your very own bonsai rather than buy one that is already grown. Most people do not have the time and know how to grown their very own bonsai tree, but for those who would like to give it a try, there are some retailers online who sell Japanese Bonsai Seeds
. There are several types of tree to choose from including: Red pine, Black Pine, Japanese Larch, Green Maple, Red Maple, Firethorn, Bamboo and more. Depending on the style of tree you would like you can find the perfect seed right online. There are some good books with directions on how to grown your own bonsai as well.