The Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai, sometimes also called the "tiger bark" Ficus, is a perennial favorite among Bonsai lovers. The Golden Gate hails from China and has been used in Bonsai for centuries. It is a gorgeous tree, and it is also extremely hardy and tolerant of mistakes in care, making it a great tree for Bonsai beginners to learn on. Plus, it is also very fast-growing. This means you will have to transplant it more often, but you will not have to wait years to see your training efforts pay off! 

The Golden Gate Ficus, like most Ficus trees, symbolizes unity, simplicity, new beginnings, and harmony with nature. This makes it popular as a gift for newlyweds, new homeowners, and families expecting children. In addition, it is believed to enhance the mood of a room and is sometimes referred to as a "cheerful tree" due to the joy it brings to its owners.