Does anyone what kind of tree this is?

Does anyone know what species of Bonsai this is?

Also, I am in Burnaby, would this tree live here?

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It might be an elaeagnus multiflora ('Goumi'), a type of Russian Olive (though not an olive at all). It's often used for bonsai, if you type "elaeagnus bonsai" into a google image search, you'll find a number of images for comparison. Hardy to Zone 5, I've grown a few from seed but they can take a year+ to germinate; ought to be locally available, if not direct, then via special order.

 

Russian olive is customarily Elaeagnus angustifolia. In addition to Goumi, E. multiflora has also been called Natsu-gumi, Longipe bush, Mupan-hsia, and Cherry elaeagnus.

 

Don't forget 'edulis'.

 

That's a botanical term, not a common name. But maybe that's not your point.

 

BTW, Ron B, do you think the plant in the photo is indeed the subject at hand? I could not tell for certain. My point, as all those who know me will attest, is on the top of my head; but while we're on common names, we might well add Cherry Silverberry, Ch'Iao Erh Su, and Hu T'ui Tzu.

Kind regards.