Bonsai
Japanese Black Pine Bonsai
If you’re looking for a classic bonsai species then look no further than the Japanese Black Pine bonsai. It is a strong, majestic tree that can survive the rugged barren conditions of mountains.
Japanese Black Pine trees (Pinus thunbergii) have many characteristics that make them suitable for bonsai. The bark, which is a charcoal-grey colour, becomes [...]
Bonsai Wire
One of the essential tools for shaping bonsai trees is bonsai wire. The wiring technique involves coiling wire around the branches and trunks and then bending them to the desired position. Once some growth has taken place the branches will stay in the set position and the wire can then be removed.
Most bonsai will require [...]
Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree
Anyone who is new to growing bonsai will not go far wrong with a Chinese elm bonsai tree. Its growth pattern is predictable and it is easy to prune and shape as a bonsai. The broom style is popular but it can also be shaped into most bonsai styles. So it’s an ideal species on [...]
Bonsai For Sale
In many supermarkets, malls and garages you will see bonsai for sale. Similarly, if you search on the internet you will find many sites where you can buy bonsai cheaply.
For those new to growing bonsai these might appear a convenient way of buying a bonsai tree. However, there are many potential pitfalls to this approach.
In [...]
Bonsai Garden
There is nothing more inspiring for the bonsai enthusiast than to spend time visiting the bonsai garden of a renowned bonsai artist.
In the past that would have meant travelling to the bonsai garden, walking around and experiencing the beauty of the bonsai trees first hand. As a result only a select few were able to [...]
Fukien Tea Bonsai
There are many different types of bonsai, all of which require specific care. Fukien Tea bonsai is no exception. It is also known as Carmona microphylla or Ehretia buxifolia. Fukien Tea is an evergreen shrub-like plant that is named after the southeastern Chinese province of Fukien (Fuijan) where it originates.
It is a tropical plant and [...]
Bonsai Trees – Windswept Style
If you walk along the cliff tops by the sea you will not go far before seeing the effect of nature on the trees. Fierce winds batter the trees so that most of the branches grow away from the wind. This results in the windswept style and it is possible to imitate this in bonsai [...]
Ficus Bonsai
Ficus (fig) is a very popular tree for indoor bonsai. If you want to grow Ficus bonsai there are plenty of young specimens for sale in garden centres and at bonsai specialists. Ficus also grows well from cuttings.
It is a tropical tree and so thrives in hot temperatures and moist conditions. Unlike many indoor bonsai [...]
Juniper Bonsai
Juniper is a popular bonsai tree. There are more than 50 species of this evergreen shrub and they are frequently found on hillsides and mountains. Some of the classic Japanese juniper bonsai are more than 200 years old.
Juniper is a hardy variety and should be kept outdoors throughout the year. It can withstand frost and [...]
Outdoor Bonsai
Many different species of tree can be grown as bonsai and a large number are suitable for outdoor bonsai. These include familiar species such as pines, maples and juniper.
Trees are designed for the outdoors and thrive when they are exposed to seasonal changes of weather. The rain, wind and sun are all important to the [...]
