The European Cypress is a great outdoor tree which can be grown singularly or in groups. Originally found in the northern Mediterranean area, this bonsai will tolerate temporary periods indoors making it ideal for a bonsai Christmas tree for the month of December, then placed outdoors until next year. They feature fine green/gray/blue foliage which actually grows in flattened sprays. They also grow "cool looking" tiny elongated brown cones during the year, something that is somewhat rare in bonsai.