The trident maple Acer beurgerianum is a very recognisable tree in bonsai, it has distinctive 3 pointed leaves and wonderful autumn foliage that make it a favourite for many bonsai enthusiasts . It is one of the easiest maples to grow and care for and it also is a very aggressive grower which is exactly […]
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The Japanese Black Pine, Pinus Thunbergii, is a very popular species for bonsai and can make a very powerful tree. Most times when you ask a non-bonsai person to think about a bonsai, it will be this species they imagine. They are relatively easy trees to care for and keep alive, although working on them
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Avocados are easy to grow from seed and are a lot fun. They are worth having in your collection, but they are not ideal for bonsai, but are easy enough to care for. You can find out more about their suitability as bonsai in – Can You Bonsai An Avocado? I own an avocado tree
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The Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia)is a small deciduous tree that is extremely tough and fast growing. It is very popular as a bonsai and is probably one of the most commonly owned bonsai trees. It’s excellent for bonsai and is also an excellent choice for beginners since it is very forgiving and very easy to
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The Bay Tree, also know as Laurus nobilis is a small evergreen shrub that is grown for its aromatic leaves that can be used in cooking. Yes, those bay leaves in your kitchen cupboard have just come off a tree that can also be grown as bonsai. These trees are often used as topiary as
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In 2019 I found a recently germinated hawthorn seedling in my garden. I carefully dug it up and transplanted it to a pot. I have been growing it ever since and you can watch its progress in this Youtube Video. Its not a bonsai yet, but it is in “training” The hawthorn I own is
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Goat Willow is a small deciduous tree that is found throughout the UK and Europe. It is also known as Salix Caprea or Pussy Willow and is a pioneer species. This means it grows fast, but is not as long lived as some other trees. I have been growing one from seed for a while
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The Snowberry, also know as Symphoricarpos or Ghostberry is a small semi-deciduous shrub that is known for its small white berries and is part of the honeysuckle family. Snowberry is not commonly used as bonsai, but it has a lot going for it, mostly that it is an extremely fast grower with small leaves. You
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The Squamata Juniper is also known as the Flaky Juniper, Himalayan Juniper or the Blue Star Juniper. It is a small coniferous evergreen shrub with a wonderful blue needle foliage which can make it look very different from the majority of other junipers. In 2017 I bought a small Squamata Juniper from a local shop. You
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Pftitzer Junipers are medium size evergreen coniferous shrubs with needle like foliage In 2017 I bought a small Pftitzer Juniper from a local shop and I’ve been developing it into a bonsai ever since. You can see how its developing in my Pftitzer Juniper Progression. What Is The Natural Habitat of A Pftitzer Juniper? The
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