On May 17, 3:27*am, graann wrote:
I was given a bonsai tree as a present.
It lost all its leaves over the winter and at present there are still no
leaves,just small brown furry buds.
Not sure of the name of the tree.

Graham

Oh dear, this sad story happens over and over, in UK and here in North
America. Scratch the bark. If it is brown underneath, the tree is
dead. If you can, ask your friend to return it and demand a refund,
because it was sold without a label or instructions.
If there is a green layer under the bark, there is hope.
1. Get it outside, starting in the shade, gradually in full sun.
2. If there are stones glued on the soil, pry them off immediately.
3. Have you watered it? Water only when the soil is somewhat dry.
4. Once it has recognizable leaves, take a couple of pictures, one
close-up. and post to the Internet Bonsai Club. I don't have the URL
handy, but Google on it and you will get there.
Iris