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The Tigerbark Fig is a particularly easy and forgiving ficus.  This is a great beginner tree, because it will forgive mistakes, but if you give it what it likes - it will positively thrive.

The Juniper is the number one choice among bonsai buyers, particularly as gifts and beginner trees.  It isn't surprising considering that when you think of a bonsai tree, the image that usually springs to mind is of an evergreen tree and of all the evergreen trees, nothing grows as easily as a Juniper.