There are a large number of varieties of oak tree and they can all be a little different, so I will be talking about only the Holm Oak here. The Holm Oak is an evergreen oak tree that originates from the Mediterranean area, but can actually now be found across most of Europe. Oak trees …
Boxwood is a small evergreen shrub that is popular in ornamental gardens and is mainly used as a small boarder hedge or topiary. There are a number of different verities found all over the world but the two you will see most used in bonsai are the Common Boxwood (Buxus Sempervirens) and Japanese Boxwood (Buxus …
The pftitizer juniper is one of many junipers that can be found in gardens across Europe. It is actually a mix of Juniperus Chinensis and Juniperius Sabina. The pftitizer is not that common in bonsai, there other variants that seem to get picked before it, often people will use the two variants it is made …
Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a large deciduous shrub that is known for its flowers. There a number of varieties of lilac, but one that is of real interest to us as bonsai growers is the dwarf lilac. Both species are not that commonly used in bonsai, but I feel that the dwarf variety has a …
Let’s start with the obvious fact that bamboo isn’t a tree, it is part of the grass family. However, it does have strong links to Asia, even if it can be found growing in a lot of other places around the world and when we think of bonsai displays or Japanese gardens, there is usually …
When you hear aloe and bonsai, the first thing you probably think is …is it even possible to bonsai an aloe? Well it is, but it isn’t. They are not that commonly used, but you can certainly treat it like a bonsai, but if you can actually call it a bonsai is a bit of …
The Delonix Regia, also known as the Royal Poinciana, or Flame tree is a tree you will often see sold as “bonsai seeds” which should normally make you suspicious, but don’t worry, these can be good trees. The tree is a tropical tree and can be easily grown from these seeds. It can take a …
The New Zealand broadleaf (Griselinia littoralis) is a pretty unknown species, especially in bonsai. I don’t think I have heard of anyone else trying to use this plant. As the name suggests it is from New Zealand, but it has somehow found its way to the UK where it is used as hedging as it …
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The birch is a well know pioneer tree that is spread throughout the northern hemisphere, especially in temperate areas. There are a number of variants and you can find a lot of these being used for bonsai and they can actually be very impressive trees. Is Birch A Good Species for Bonsai? Overall, birch can …
Thujas are an evergreen tree that are often grown for hedges, but not often seen in bonsai. There are a few different varieties, but the two you will occasionally find in bonsai is the Thuja Occidentalis (Easten white cedar) and the Thuja Plicata (Western red cedar). They are fairly similar and both come from North …
