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Set 10281 Bonsai Tree
Botanicals

Bonsai Tree

This bonsai tree from the LEGO® Botanical Collection is designed for relaxed, meditative building rather than fast play. With 878 pieces, it forms a display model that can be shown with swappable green or pink leaves for two distinct looks. No minifigures are included; the tree itself is the entire focus.

Set number
10281
Year
2021
Pieces
878
Minifigures
0
Theme
Botanicals
Different parts
92
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 92

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (10)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

Two looks in one model

What sets this build apart is the option to switch between two appearances: green leaves for a classic bonsai look, or pink blossoms for a cherry-blossom variant. Both leaf sets are included, so you can redecorate depending on the season or mood without rebuilding the model from scratch. That flexibility means the bonsai tree is a set people tend to keep returning to well after the first build. The braided pot also adds to the calm, refined look and suits a range of interior styles.

Just 92 shapes across 878 pieces

With only 92 unique part shapes spread across 878 total pieces, this set leans heavily on repetition, typical of LEGO®'s bonsai and plant models. The green and pink leaf elements, along with the reddish brown and dark brown tones used for the trunk and pot, make up most of the parts list. That narrow shape range gives the build a calm, meditative pace, with similar motions repeating rather than constantly switching between new pieces.

The trunk, the pot and the art of branching

The main appeal of building this set lies in recreating the trunk's characteristic curved shape from reddish brown and dark brown elements, branching out into several limbs. The matching pot completes the picture, turning the model into a self-contained display piece for a shelf or desk. The parts list on this page shows exactly which brown and green tones are used, handy for anyone after specific elements for their own plant builds.

For calm building sessions and decor fans

With no minifigures or play features, this set is clearly aimed at anyone who enjoys building as a relaxing activity and wants a decorative result for home or the office. At 878 pieces, the build takes long enough for a quiet evening, while the limited shape range keeps it easy to follow throughout. Fans of the Botanical Collection will find this pairs well with other plant sets in the range. That makes it an easy, approachable build for newcomers to more detailed plant sets too.

FAQ

Can the tree's appearance be changed?
Yes, the set includes swappable green and pink leaves for two different looks.
How many unique part shapes does the set use?
Just 92 shapes are spread across a total of 878 pieces, giving the build a calm pace.
Are any minifigures included?
No, the set consists solely of the tree and pot model, with no minifigures.

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