Find your inner peace.
The Botanical Bonsai set

Build a beautiful, customizable display piece with 878 elements. Swap in pink cherry blossoms (with hidden frogs!) for a vibrant look.

🏛 Botanicals
Set #10281

Bonsai Tree

The Bonsai Tree is a calming and beautiful LEGO set.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for adults seeking a relaxing and aesthetically pleasing building experience. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 878 pcs 🎂 Ages 18+
★★★★☆ 4.3 from 5 reviews

The LEGO Bonsai Tree is widely praised for its elegant design and calming building experience. Many appreciate the clever use of frogs as cherry blossoms, though some find the overall model a bit smaller than expected.

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📝 Our Take

The Bonsai Tree is a calming and beautiful LEGO set. Part of the Botanical Collection, it provides a relaxing building experience culminating in a stunning display piece that brings a touch of nature indoors.

This set is perfect for adults looking for a mindful building experience and a stylish decorative item. The build is engaging without being overly complex, making it suitable for both experienced LEGO builders and newcomers. The option to switch between green leaves and cherry blossoms adds versatility to the display.

Skip this if you prefer action-oriented sets or have limited interest in display models. While visually appealing, it lacks play features. Consider the LEGO Flower Bouquet (10280-1) for a similar botanical experience or the LEGO Ideas Tree House (21318-1) for a more complex and interactive build.

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🧱 Building Experience

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878
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
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18cm × 21cm × 20cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • The base construction uses interesting SNOT (Studs Not On Top) techniques.
  • The use of frog elements as cherry blossoms is an ingenious design choice.
  • The alternate leaf colors provide options for seasonal display.
  • The included rectangular pot provides a nice, stable display base.

📈 Investment Analysis

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The LEGO Bonsai Tree (10281-1) presents a solid investment opportunity. As part of the popular Botanical Collection, it appeals to a wide audience beyond traditional LEGO fans, increasing its long-term demand. The retired status further enhances its collectibility. While not a high-growth investment, its stable value and consistent appreciation make it a reliable addition to a LEGO portfolio. However, monitor market trends for similar sets to gauge potential fluctuations.

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📖 About This Set

The art of bonsai has captured the imaginations of tree lovers for centuries. Now you can celebrate this ancient art with the LEGO® Bonsai Tree model building kit. Enjoy a sense of calm as you carefully shape the bonsai tree model with either green leaves or pink cherry blossoms. When you're ready for a change, it's easy to swap the colored crowns to create a totally new look. Take a closer look at the pink blooms – do you see the tiny frogs that make up each blossom flower?

A beautiful display piece
The LEGO Bonsai Tree model comes with a rectangular pot and a slatted wood-effect LEGO stand, creating a pretty display piece to take pride of place in any home or office. Whether it’s a birthday gift for a loved one or a treat for you, this set is sure to capture the imagination with its beauty. Part of the LEGO Botanical Collection for adults, it includes leaf elements made from a plant-based plastic, produced using sustainably sourced sugarcane.

  • The LEGO® Bonsai Tree 10281 model building kit is a unique gift or mindful project for anyone who loves bonsai trees, plants or building creatively with LEGO pieces.
  • Includes interchangeable pieces so you can style the bonsai tree model with classic green leaves or vibrant pink cherry blossom blooms.
  • Check out the sweet frog design hidden in the pink blossom. With a rectangular pot and a slatted LEGO® wood-effect stand, it's easy to display the elegant tree once built.
  • This LEGO® Bonsai Tree is ideal for adults who love interesting LEGO building projects. It also makes a great birthday present or anytime gift for bonsai lovers or those who enjoy creative projects.
  • Measures over 7 in. (18 cm) high, 8.5 in. (21 cm) long and 7.5 in. (20 cm) wide.
  • Both sets of leaves can be custom arranged, making each display unique. Swap the colors as the seasons change to create an eye-catching feature for the home or office.
  • LEGO® fans will love discovering a completely new way to build as they explore the unexpected shapes and colors in this Bonsai Tree building set.
  • The LEGO® Bonsai Tree is part of the LEGO Botanical Collection. This revolutionary collection uses several elements made from a plant-based plastic, produced using sustainably sourced sugarcane.
  • LEGO® components meet strict industry standards to ensure they are consistent, compatible and connect and pull apart reliably every time – it's been that way since 1958.
  • LEGO® components are dropped, heated,crushed, twisted and analyzed to make sure they meet high global safety standards.

Compare Similar Sets

The Bonsai Tree is unique in its focus on a single, stylized tree. While the Flower Bouquet (10280-1) offers a more diverse floral arrangement, the Bonsai Tree provides a more focused and calming building experience. The Bird of Paradise (10289-1) is another option in the Botanical Collection, but it is larger and more expensive. Choose the Bonsai Tree for its manageable size, elegant design, and relatively lower price point.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 81 unique parts • 682 total pieces

Plate Round 6 x 6 with Hole Plate Round 6 x 6...
Part #: 11213 Dark Tan
Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 11214 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11476 Reddish Brown
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Dark Brown
Animal Body Part, Horn (Cattle) / Tentacle / Vine / Branch / Tongue - Long Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 13564 Reddish Brown
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Reddish Brown
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 24× Black
Panel 1 x 4 x 1 with Rounded Corners [Thin Wall] Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...
Part #: 15207 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 28× Reddish Brown
Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 18654 Dark Turquoise
Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 Plant, Leaves 6 x 5
Part #: 2417 10× Bright Green
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Reddish Brown
Plant, Leaves 4 x 3 Plant, Leaves 4 x 3
Part #: 2423 40× White
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Black
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 3 x 3...
Part #: 2450 Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Pin on Bottom Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2476a Black
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 10× Green
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 10× Green
Tile Special 2 x 2 Corner with Cut Corner - Facet Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 27263 White
Zipline, 22L with 2 Connectors - Flexible Zipline, 22L with...
Part #: 27965 Reddish Brown
Tyre 14 x 9 Smooth Small Wide Slick Tyre 14 x 9 Smoot...
Part #: 30028 Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 Reddish Brown
Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 4 Inverted Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...
Part #: 30099 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30137 Reddish Brown
Plate Special / Shield Rectangular with 4 Studs, Handle Plate Special / S...
Part #: 30166 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 16× Reddish Brown
Plate Round Corner 3 x 3 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30357 Reddish Brown
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Dark Tan
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 10× Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 4 x 4 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 4 x 4...
Part #: 30503 Reddish Brown
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Red
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064a Dark Brown
Plant, Flower, Minifig Accessory with 7 Thick Petals and Pin Plant, Flower, Mi...
Part #: 32606 Dark Pink
Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves Plant, Plate 1 x ...
Part #: 32607 33× Green
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Horizontal Bar 1L Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 32828 Black
Animal, Frog Animal, Frog
Part #: 33320 100× Bright Pink
Animal, Frog Animal, Frog
Part #: 33320 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 14× Dark Brown
Plate Special 4 x 4 with 3 x 3 Quarter Round Cutout Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 35044 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 20× Green
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Reddish Brown
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 12× Reddish Brown
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 No Studs Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 37352 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Dark Brown
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Bright Green
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 15× Dark Brown
Bracket 2 x 2 with 1 x 2 Vertical Studs Bracket 2 x 2 wit...
Part #: 41682 Reddish Brown
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 Reddish Brown
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 Reddish Brown
Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Trunk / Tentacle / Tongue / Vine / Tree Branch (Short Tip) Animal Body Part ...
Part #: 43892 Dark Brown
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Reddish Brown
Slope 18° 4 x 1 Slope 18° 4 x 1
Part #: 60477 Dark Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 White
Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base, Locking Turntable 4 x 4 S...
Part #: 61485 White
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Dark Brown
Brick Round 2 x 2 D. Tube with 45° Elbow and Axle Holes (Crossholes) at Each End [SHORT] Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 65473 Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 30× Reddish Brown
Slope Curved 2 x 2 with Stud Notches Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 66956 Dark Brown
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly] Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 73983 Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 12× Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 2 x 6 x 2/3 with 4 Studs on Side, 1 Support Wall on Bottom Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87609 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 5mm] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 88072 Reddish Brown
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2
Part #: 88292 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92280 Medium Nougat
Slope Curved 4 x 2 No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93606 Dark Brown
Brick and Axle Separator v2.0 Brick and Axle Se...
Part #: 96874 Dark Turquoise
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Olive Green
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 50× Medium Nougat
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Light Nougat
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Dark Tan
Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thick Support] Arm Mechanical wi...
Part #: 98313 Reddish Brown
Handlebars with Angular Handles Handlebars with A...
Part #: 98397 10× Reddish Brown
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 Reddish Brown
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 99563 Reddish Brown
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 Dark Turquoise
The set is a great source of reddish-brown elements, perfect for natural-looking builds. The abundance of Bright Pink frogs makes it a unique parts pack for those looking to add a whimsical touch to their creations.

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💎 Notable Parts

Bright Pink Animal, Frog (100x) $25.00
White Plant, Leaves 4 x 3 (40x) $6.00
Green Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves (33x) $3.30
Reddish Brown Tile 1 x 6 with Groove (30x) $6.00
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$40.30

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Variations of bonsai trees with different shapes and colors
🌳 Small Zen garden with different rock formations
🌳 Miniature cherry blossom tree for a LEGO city park

📖 Building Instructions 13

Bonsai Tree Instructions
10281_DE_Info_Booklet
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Bonsai Tree Instructions
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Bonsai Tree Instructions
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10281_ZHSI_Info_Booklet
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Bonsai Tree Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

81
Unique Parts
673
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 2