SYCAMORE

Sycamore Bonsai Care

This guide is looking at the European Sycamore. (Acer pseudoplatanus). This tree is now native to the UK after being brought here by the Romans. I have no experience with the American type, so I cant say if they can be cared for in the same way. Sycamore is probably is one of the most […]

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BOOXWOOD

Boxwood Bonsai Care

Boxwood, also know Box, or Buxus, is a small evergreen shrub used as an ornamental garden plant and is often seen as topiary or small hedges. I bought a small Boxwood from a nursery in late 2016. Since then I have been trying to grow it as a bonsai. You can see how it is

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PRIVET

Privet Bonsai Care

Privet is an evergreen shrub. It is found all across the UK and is commonly used as hedging. This species is usually Ligustrum Ovalifolium, which is what I have. It is a very easy tree to care for and it is extremely robust. I started my privet bonsai from a little twig that I snapped

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IVY

Ivy Bonsai Care

Ivy, known more often as English Ivy or Hedera Helix, is an evergreen creeping/growing vine. It’s is considered invasive and is a very aggressive grower, which actually means it is very easy to care for. In 2016 I removed some ivy from a garden and potted it up. You can see how it is developing

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OLIVE

Olive Bonsai Care

Olives are a Mediterranean evergreen fruiting tree that can make excellent bonsai. Their small dark green leaves and wonderful bark is amazing and is just one of the many reasons why this species is so loved. They make a great tree for a beginner and are very easy to care for. You can read more

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