The Bonsai came in superb condition and I followed religious followed the care booklet. The tree gradually deteriorated over the first month and the leaves began to drop of. This was followed by an infestation of black fly. It was at this time that I decided to move the plant outdoors. We live in the Pacific Northwest and the temperatures are relatively mild. I next contacted the vender and he said that the tree could survive temperatures in the high 40's at night. The tree is slowly recovering outside.