Category Archives: Tree choice
Best bonsai tree choice (part 2)
What are the best trees for bonsai? Some trees are definately harder to implement a bonsai form on than others but is it still possible to miniaturise them?
Best bonsai tree choice (part 1)
What are the best trees for bonsai? This is a difficult question as I feel that any tree or shrub can be used for bonsai. However there are some that are harder to use than others for various reasons.
Silver Birch Lifespan- How Long Do They Live?
The silver birch has a lifespan which is fairly short compared to other trees such as the mighty oak or redwood. The birch only lives for about 40-80 years at best. It makes up for this short life by growing very rapidly and establishing itself quickly. It can be good for bonsai if you want [...]
Box Tree (buxus sempervirens) Bonsai – Newly Created
This weekend I dug up a box tree (buxus sempervirens) from my growing bed. I have been growing it there for the last year or so to let it create it’s own branches and grow on a little bigger so that it would be ready for a pot. On Saturday I decided it was time [...]
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