Question: what trees are used for bonsai?
Answer: 1. Japanese Maple. Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) is chosen for bonsai primarily due to its lobed leaves, color, and its adaptability to become a bonsai. ... 
Bodhi tree (Ficus Religiosa) ... 
Cotoneaster horizontalis. ... 
Baobab. ... 
Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) ... 
Boxwood. ... 
Pomegranate. ... 
Juniper.