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Growing Bonsai is Easy

Bonsai trees aren't difficult to care for. If you have the experience of rearing other household plants, then you're sure to succeed with a bonsai. The only difference of the bonsai trees to other plants is they are actually 'trees'. That being the case, they can be killed even if they are kept inside during the winter.

But if you think that planting a tree in a small container can magically turn into a bonsai, you're mistaken. It takes continuous shaping and pruning. It also depends on what kind of species you have.

Caring for bonsai is like a stylist caring for his client's hair. Not all cuts are essential. There's a particular cut or style that will work better. The same goes out to a bonsai.

Bonsai trees are shrubs and trees. Their heights are stunted artificially tying the branches using wires or pruning the roots. This practice started in China and was later on adapted by Japanese.

Some bonsai enthusiasts go out and get a ready-made bonsai. Others prefer to make their own. What they do is they get seeds or cuttings and dig the bonsai plants themselves.

You can start your bonsai hobby by taking care of a young shrub or tree. We suggest you rear bottlebrush, she oak, crepe myrtle, fig, silky oak and ironwood. Make sure to ask your nursery what are the recommended bonsai for your locale's temperature.

When selecting a plant, consider the following factors: - the bonsai needs material which you will work with so get a tree that has branches - the bonsai's trunk should be wide, preferably its base - the leaves should be small - the branches should start closely to the ground - the plant must be healthy

Also, the pots must have holes for drainage. Pots that are glazed can be an obstacle for the plant to breathe. You can add your own creativity by choosing a pot for its texture and color, just as long as it is perfect for the plant you bought.

If you want to be guided thoroughly, in terms of pruning and shaping, there are hundreds of books about the subject in your local bookstores. Some even have illustrations of the works of renowned bonsai artists such as Matsuhito Kimura.

All you need is basic wiring and pruning skills. Soon enough, you will be able to change a rugged and mangy old bush and shrub into a well-shaped bonsai you can display in your centerpiece. Or if it's a bonsai tree you spent hours pruning, it can be the center of your garden.

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Japanese Maple Bonsai Tree(acer palmatum) $225 Japanese Greenleaf Maple with coiled trunk. Deciduous. Keep outdoors.

Japanese green Maple Bonsai Tree Seeds $2.95 Propagation instructions are included with each packet.

Artificial Japanese Cedar Bonsai Tree $24.95 Artificial Japanese Cedar bonsai tree.

Japanese Maple Bonsai Tree(acer palmatum 'kamagata') $165 The Kamagata is a slow growing cultivar with 7 lobed palmate (deeply divided) serrated leaves which emerge yellow-green with bronze red margins. They become light green in summer, then lovely shades of yellow and orange in autumn. Deciduous. Keep outdoors. 15 years old. 22"x18"x32". Potted in a 12" ceramic blue rectangle container as shown.

Japanese Green Maple Bonsai Tree(acer palmatum) $150 Palmate leaves with red spring color. A slow grower with small leaves and nice form. Deciduous. Keep outdoors.

Artificial Japanese Pine Bonsai Tree $24.95 Artificial Japanese Pine Bonsai tree with 103 leaves.

Artificial Japanese Boxwood Bonsai Tree $24.95 Artificial Japanese Boxwood bonsai tree with 49 leaves.

Japanese Red Maple Seeds $2.95 Propagation instructions are included with each packet.

Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree(Acer Palmatum Atropurpurea) $59.95 Purplish-red becoming green in late summer, deeply lobed. Red fall color. Insignificant small reddish-purple flowers in May-June. Deciduous. Keep outdoors. Available 12 months a year. Will have no foliage during winter months. 7 years old. 14" tall.

Bonsai And The Japanese Garden $1.12 Bonsai And The Japanese Garden

Artificial Maple Bonsai Tree $79.95 Realistic artificial Maple tree. Great for placement anywhere. 288 leaves.

Hanes Bonsai Sweatshirt $34 Top quality embroidered long sleeve bonsai sweatshirt. Multi-colored Japanese Black Pine bonsai tree embroidered design. Top quality cotton/poly blend. Sizes Medium (38-40), Large (42-44), Xlarge (46-48). Select size at checkout. Black color, long sleeves.

Japanese Flowering Cherry Bonsai Tree(prunus serrulata) $59.95 Few trees exemplify the spirit of Japanese bonsai more than a lovely cherry in bloom. Displays abundant pink and white flowers in spring followed by black fruits. Decideous. Keep outdoors.

Japanese Bonsai SoilBrown Akadama - 22 lbs. (14 Liters) $45.95 Used for all kinds of bonsai trees. Mix with other bonsai soils or use by itself. Flashed fired soft volcanic clay.

Japanese Bonsai SoilAkadama Brown - 2 lbs. (1.6 Liters) $13.95 Used for all kinds of bonsai trees. Mix with other bonsai soils or use by itself. Flashed fired soft volcanic clay.

Japanese Bonsai SoilRed Akadama - 18 lbs. (10 Liters) $45.95 Used for all kinds of Bonsai Trees. Mix with other soils or use by itself. Volcanic clay, high fired at 2200 F.

Japanese Bonsai SoilRed Akadama - 2 lbs. (1.6 Liters) $13.95 Used for all kinds of Bonsai Trees. Mix with other soils or use by itself. Volcanic clay, high fired at 2200 F.

Bonsai With Japanese Maples $15.14 Buy and sell [Bonsai With Japanese Maples] at great prices.

Japanese Birch Bonsai Tree Seeds $2.95 Propagation instructions are included with each packet.

Japanese Larch Bonsai Tree(larix leptolepsis) $49.95 Also known as 'Larix Kaempferi'. The very beautiful Larch is an unusual genus, one of the handful of decideous conifers which is very popular among bonsai growers around the world. Unlike many conifers, Larix cones are purplish in color and are quite small and seem in proportion to most sizes of bonsai. The color of the foliage is bright lime green at the start of the season, bright to dark green during the Summer and yellow to bronze in the autumn.

Japanese Wisteria Bonsai Tree(wisteria floribunda) $59.95 This delightful wisteria we've all admired on a pergola or arbor has now been trained into a classic tree form. With its shiny, bright green foliage which falls in the autumn, and fragrant pea-like purple flowers dangling in clusters, this bonsai tree is a magnificent show stopper when in bloom.

Japanese Style of Gardening: Bonsai, Japanese Garden, Cherry Blossom, Borrowed Scenery, Saikei, Indoor Bonsai, Deadwood Bonsai Techniques $14.14 Japanese Style of Gardening: Bonsai, Japanese Garden, Cherry Blossom, Borrowed Scenery, Saikei, Indoor Bonsai, Deadwood Bonsai Techniques

Trident Maple Bonsai Tree(acer buergerianum) $700 Well known for the superb colors of its foliage in autumn. The bark is a dappled pale brown and exfoliates with age revealing a grey orange and brown color. The small leaves (which resist scorching during drought) have 3 short lobes close together - hence the name Tri-dent. The spring flowers are inconspicuous and the new growth is often bronze to purple. Desireable for bonsai because of its small leaves. Deciduous. Keep outdoors.

Japanese Black Pine Bonsai Tree(pinus thunbergii 'mikawa') $195 Stiff dark green needles (3-5 inches long)occur in pairs. Large, grayish-white terminal buds help dishtinguish it from most other pines. Much sought after in bonsai and takes many years to acheive the look of a superior specimen bonsai. Hardy. Likes sun. Keep outdoors.

Japanese Kingsville Boxwood Bonsai Tree-Large(buxus microphylla 'compacta') $99.95 Native to Japan The Kingsville Boxwood is an extremely slow growing tree. It has the smallest leaf of all boxwoods which is why it is sought after for bonsai. The Kingsville Boxwood is an evergeen tree with light green leaves and has excellent branching characheristics. A great indoor bonsai recommended by the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens.

Japanese Kingsville Boxwood Bonsai Tree with Raised Roots(buxus microphylla 'compacta') $195 Native to Japan the Kingsville Boxwood is an extremely slow growing tree. It has the smallest leaf of all Boxwoods which is why it is sought after for bonsai. The Kingsville Boxwood is an evergreen tree with light green leaves and has excellent branching charachteristics. A great indoor bonsai recommended by the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens.

Japanese Boxwood Bonsai Tree(buxus microphylla) $325 Densly branched evergreen tree native to Europe and Asia. One of the few woods heavier than water, and is thus used for making woodcuts and precision instruments. Boxwood is very popular for bonsai due to its tiny leaves and flowers and its tolerance for extensive pruning and shaping. Sun or shade both work well. Keep outdoors and protect from frost.

Japanese Black Pine Bonsai Tree Seeds $2.95 Propagation instructions are included with each packet.

Japanese White Pine Bonsai Tree(pinus parviflora 'bergman') $69.95 Great blue color that has a nice curve to its needles. Medium sized cones. Very dense and quite slow growing. All this wrapped up in one makes for a great bonsai. Keep outdoors.

Japanese Flowering Quince Bonsai Tree(chaenomles 'toyo-nishiki') $49.95 Rare combination of red, white and pink flowers compose a rousing floral display in late winter and throughout early spring. Prized in Japan for bonsai, jam making and for it's large colorful blooms. Deceideous. Keep outdoors. 8 years old 10" - 12" tall.

Shimpaku Juniper Bonsai Tree - Trained(juniper chinensis) $49.95 The Japanese Shimpaku Juniper is a needled evergreen tolerant of a wide variety of soils and is dioecious which means that there are separate male and female plants. Shimpaku is a naturally irregular vase shaped Juniper which we have trained in the traditional bonsai style. The Shimpaku has attractive year round foliage and its dark green needles are soft to the touch. Very popular and easy to care for bonsai.

Japanese Hornbeam Forest Bonsai Tree(carpinus japonica) $275 Native to Japan the Japanese Hornbeam has elliptical, heavily veined leaves with a pointed tip that looks like a delicate painting. It is similar to the Korean Hornbeam but with longer narrower leaves and less twiggy growth. Has nice flowers in spring and smooth pink-grey fluted bark. The fall color is faintly orange to yellow and stands out in the landscape in the fall. Brown leaves often hang on the tree into the winter. Deciduous. Keep outdoors. 11 tree forest group, each tree 10-14 years old. 21"x26"x19". Potted in a 21" brown oval mica container as shown.

Bonsai with Japanese Maples $35.96 With their delicate foliage, seasonal color changes, and intricate pattern of branching, Japanese maples are among the most popular and suitable plants for bonsai design. In this long-awaited book, internationally renowned expert Peter Adams discusses both the specific horticultural needs of Japanese maples as bonsai subjects and illustrates proven techniques for creating and maintaining beautiful specimens. Although aimed at an audience that has some familiarity with bonsai techniques, the book deliberately shows a mix of bonsai at different stages in their training, so that less experienced enthusiasts can gain new ideas and inspiration from trees that are works in progress. Much more than a mere how-to book, <i>Bonsai with Japanese Maples</i> is a forthright attempt to look at bonsai as art objects and to critique and assess them from an artist's perspective.With their delicate foliage, seasonal color changes, and intricate pattern of branching, Japanese maples are among the most popular and suitable plants for bonsai design. Much more than a mere }}}how-to}}} book, Bonsai with Japanese Maples is a forthright attempt to look at bonsai as art objects and to critique and assess them from an artist}}}s perspective.

Trident Maple Bonsai Tree(Acer Buergerianum) $49.95 Well known for the superb colors of its foliage in autumn (fall). The bark is a dappled pale brown and exfoliates with age revealing a grey orange and brown color. The small leaves (which resist scorching during drought) have 3 short lobes close together - hence the name Tri-dent. The spring flowers are inconspicuous and the new growth is often bronze to purple. Deciduous - Keep outdoors. Available 12 months a year. Will have no foliage during winter months.

Monster Maple Bonsai Tree(acer palmatum) $900 Has palmate green leaves with red fall color. Has very nice form. Deciduous. Keep outdoors.