2006-08-12 23:13:55 · 9 answers · asked by Fadi 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Bonsai trees are just regular trees planted in small pots to keep them small. They also need "training" to achieve a desires shape and pruning for shape and size as well. Japanese Maple, Flowering Cherry, Flowering Crab Apple, Silver Birch, and Cottoneaster are some good varieties of deciduous trees that will make good bonsai. You'll want to choose trees with small leaves so they do look like mini trees. Black Pine, Juniper, White Pine, Holly, Dwarf Cedar, and Scot's Pine are a few good evergreen varieties. Shrubs like Azalea and Rhododendron also work very well. As long as you start out with something very small, about 4-10 inches, the possibilities are endless. One good place to get seedlings is Musser Forests. They sell seedlings that are small and you can get quite a few at low prices. Best of Luck!!!
2006-08-14 01:02:08 · answer #1 · answered by Valkyrie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mother has an extenisve bonsai collection, all but one that she's done herself. This is a technique she learned from a very knowledgeable nursery owner, many years ago. It has to do with cutting the roots to keep the plant small. She's done it with a baby pine tree and many others. I suggest visiting local nurseries and when you find one with a good selection of bonsai plants - develop a working relationship with the person who cares for them. You will gain lots of insight and knowledge about these plants. Also look into any botanical gardens in your area, many have bonsai gardens.
2006-08-13 08:13:55 · answer #2 · answered by blondienats34 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can grow any where. My brother grows them for a hobby, he also took a class in them. Just do a search for Bonsai and you can order some on line.
2006-08-13 01:04:38 · answer #3 · answered by mandp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bonsai is not a species of tree, it is a technique for training trees,
2006-08-13 03:29:16 · answer #4 · answered by 13 ths LINDA S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Many of my friends in the U.S. have lovely bonsai collections.
2006-08-12 23:21:31 · answer #5 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just watered mine like 6 hours ago, I am in south Florida. (it is inside but I put it out in the sunshine every few days) it is about 2 1/2 feet tall ficus w/ moss and a little lantern and a tiny glass kitty
2006-08-12 23:32:16 · answer #6 · answered by flchell 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They will grow anywhere. They are just small varities of trees. You can make them yourself. Start out with an azalea bush and try your luck.
2006-08-13 01:46:42 · answer #7 · answered by tensnut90_99 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
anywhere in the world.
2006-08-12 23:22:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one in my garden, but I transplanted it.
2006-08-12 23:19:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋