Big j asked:

I recently plantes some bonsai trees. How long does it take for them to reach their normal height. One was a Siberian Elm, the other a Japanese Black Maple.
I meant to say Japanese Black “Pine”

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The B-Boy Prince asked:

When I mean grow, I mean seedling to adult. I found the site that had both a Juniper bonsai started kit with a 4 year old bonsai and another kit including red maple bonsai that is a seedling (no age added.) Her is both of there links: http://www.herons.co.uk/prod5.asp?prod_id=10094&id=233&grpid=10094&msg=&offset=12#prod_anchor
And:
http://www.herons.co.uk/best_detail.asp?prod_id=10269#prod_anchor

Which species is better for a beginner, with basically no experience, is better to grow. How hard and long are the two main factors in my choosing, but I dont know which style of bonsai I want.

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Zach W asked:

I have a Japanese maple bonsai and the leaves are turning white. what can i do to stop this?

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If you have always found the Bonsai Tree to be a fascinating plant but have thought that you just dont have the skills necessary to grow one yourself, you may want to consider the Japanese Maple Bonsai. These are not only beautiful trees, but perfect for beginners as they are easily grown and cared for.

The Japanese Maple Bonsai Tree comes in several different varieties, and all of these different trees offer some great color during the spring and fall. Just like outdoor maples, the Japanese Maple Bonsai tree will have leaves that change color in the fall. The tree will also lose its leaves and become dormant during the winter months.

These trees are not only easy to care for but very colorful. The Japanese Red Maple Bonsai has red leaves all summer that become brighter in the fall. The trunk and branches can also become different shades of green and red.

Another popular species of the Japanese Maple Bonsai is the Bloodgood Japanese Maple. This beautifully shaped tree has leaves that are reddish purple during the warm months and become a bright crimson color in the fall.

For a Japanese Maple Bonsai that you can keep outdoors on the patio, the Crimson Queen Maple is a good choice. This tree is actually a dwarf and grows to be about ten feet. When pruned properly, this type of maple also can make a good indoor Japanese Maple Bonsai Tree. Its leaves are long and have a feathery appearance that transforms from dark red in the summer, to a deep red in the fall. It has a charming, sweeping shape.

Though the Japanese Maple Bonsai is the most popular of the Maple Bonsai Trees, there are other Maple species that work beautifully as Bonsai Plants. This includes the Sugar and Norway Maple Trees. Another option is the Red Sunset Maple. This tree offers a good red fall color as well as a nice balance of proportion.

All different types of Bonsai Trees are available from specialty nurseries; or you can try growing one yourself from seed. It is advised that you find out all you can about growing and caring for the Bonsai Tree before you start. This will help avoid unnecessary frustration.

If you want to try growing a Bonsai Tree for yourself, take a closer look at many of the Maple species, especially the Japanese Maple Bonsai. You just may find that it is much easier than you would have believed.

By: Robert

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treevis9307 asked:

I just got some new bonsai seeds. They’re Acer Buergeranum (Trident Maple) and Pinus Pinea (Italian Stone Pine). I’ve read a few things, but I’m sure there’s more I need to know. I’ll listen to anyone who’ll tell me anything!! I want, no, NEED help!!!!!!

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ese Maple Bonsai is the most frequently used maple for the indoor and outdoor bonsai garden. There are numerous reasons why this is considered the perfect maple for a bonsai garden. The Japanese Maple Bonsai features delicate, ferny type leaves, which change to brilliant orange, gold, and red during the fall.

Giving the tree the correct care is important. This type of tree will have to be placed in a semi shady area during the summer, but will need full sunlight during the remainder of the season. It is also vital that it be placed in an area where it will be sheltered from the wind.

The Japanese Maple Bonsai Tree should be pruned during the spring, cutting the unwanted shoots. Pruning is one of the most significant aspects of successfully growing the bonsai tree. It is by pruning, that you will create the illusion of a miniature tree, so keeping up on this will be necessary, but only prune in the spring.

Repotting and fertilizing is also important to successfully growing the Japanese Maple Bonsai. This type of tree should be repotted and fertilized in the winter, as this is when it will go dormant. Only use a type of fertilizer that is recommended for the Japanese Maple Bonsai, or you may end up burning the roots of the tree. Moreover, you will not want to use too much fertilizer as this may also burn the roots of the bonsai.

Another important part of caring for the Japanese Maple Bonsai is watering. You should ensure that this type of maple is kept moist, ensuring that the soil never dries out. When the soil dries it could wither the leaves of your tree.

More care tips for the Japanese Bonsai include keeping it from getting too cold, and keep it out of windy areas. Though this type of bonsai can tolerate winter better than some varieties, it must be grown in an area that is free of heavy wind. For summer, you should not allow your maple to be in full sun, it should be kept in a place that is mostly shady, and out of the heat of summer.

Once you understand the needs of the Japanese Maple Bonsai, you can grow your own. These are not only beautiful trees for your garden, growing the bonsai tree is also a fun hobby.

By: Robert

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Bonsai Care

Engaging in the art of Japanese bonsai is a great way of exhuming and challenging your creativity. However, with a great number and array of works species, selecting a subject for bonsai can be daunting and confusing. One great runner for bonsai is the Japanese Maple.

A native to China and Japan, this hierarchy which is officially known as the Acer palmatum is the most commonly seen maple in gardens. Resilient and simple to grow, it is a textbook fine for bonsai because of its fragile ferny flora, dense dimensions, and brilliant autumn shade which may limit from sunny gold to clever blood-red. When grown in violent, it can be a large and gigantic ranking but with accurate pruning, it can transform out to be a brilliant swing backyard tiny or an interesting small tree with anecdotal sheet shade, sizes, and outline.

When you have lastly absolute to go with Japanese Maple, choose one that has a crate with at slightest four inches in diameter. This will give you the liberty to prepare your bonsai in different styles. However, if you are judgment of generous your tree an Apex or Taper technique, then you neediness to get a Japanese Maple bonsai with 1-2 body chops. You can simply get this affordable bonsai and have its magnificent parade of vivid red and glittery purple flora.

Once you have preferred your Japanese Maple bonsai, you are now complete to engage in the challenge of cultivating and turning your tree to look its best. To do that, you require to know and give its proper anxiety.

First, a Japanese Maple bonsai requests adequate sunlight early in the morning but should be kept under shade the place of the day especially on sunny living. Don’t expose it to control summer sun because its delicate flora can fade and stroll tanned and creased. Second, you also need to water it daily but its container must have drainage to preclude the roots from putrid. Keep moisture in the soil by frequently watering it. Third, depending on the manufacturer of your fertilizer, fertilize your bonsai every 3-4 weeks using a stupid-acting organic nosh. When you have just repotted the yard, pause for two months before feeding. You should plug generous feeds for 1-2 months during the summer. Fourth, uniform repotting should be done every year for younger leaves and two to three days for mature trees. Last, check your place from rats and diseases like aphids and toadstool.

A Japanese Maple is a brilliant bonsai to have. It can fill your creativity as it can be styled in a variety of customs. So get one and have!

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asked:

Ok so I have lots and LOTS of bonsai trees and recently decided to creat a “bonsai forest” of maple seedlings. Basically I want to keep them all in the same pot and make a mini forest.
Has anyone made one of these?
Is it unhealthy for them to be bonsaied in the same pot?
Any tips about trimming the roots and repotting when it’s time if their root grow together?
Any tips at all???

If you know nothing about plants please don’t answer this… cuz I won’t find you clever…

Bonsai Pruning

Bonsai trees are created from standard types of tress. Many believe they are some special dwarf species and that’s just not true. The small size of the tree is the result of careful pruning of the branches and the roots.

Growing and creating bonsai is a wonderful hobby. It takes up little space, is not demanding upon your time, is a creative outlet and can empower you with a wonderful feeling of accomplishment.

Many different trees are good subjects for bonsai, but maple is one of the favorites. Some say the easiest to work on are the green leafed types such as pure Japanese Maple (acer palmatum), and Trident Maple (a.buergerianum).

To be successful growing a bonsai tree you must develop some specialized knowledge. That includes soil preparation and watering, but careful pruning is foremost in successfully turning a tree in the work of art called bonsai.

Just like any artist, before you can create a work of art you must have a vision of what you wish to create. Most bonsai experts use a simple drawing to formulate their ideas. Others may use software designed for gardeners as the first step in the process. When you completed you design you are ready to plan the pruning techniques you will use to achieve your vision.

‘Finger pruning’ is the next step in creating the bonsai. Finger pruning conifers means pinching new growth to begin shaping the tree. The technique of finger pruning is simply supporting the tree or branch with one hand. You then take the unwanted new growth between the thumb and forefinger of your other hand. Now you just twist sharply to remove the growth, avoiding a harmful pull on the branch or tree.

It sounds simple but finger pruning takes some practice to do correctly. The first tree you grow should be considered your practice tree. Don’t attempt to build your skills on a valuable bonsai. You can learn by practicing on an ordinary small bush. You will know that you have mastered the technique when you can remove growth cleanly without tugging on the plant.

Finger pruning is not compatible with all plants. Deciduous trees, such as maples and Chinese elms, require scissor tip pruning. With these trees you must trim the unwanted new shoots back to your match your predetermined design or sketch.

Defoliation (leaf pruning) is another shaping skill you must acquire. It is done with some deciduous trees and bushes, such as ficus. Defoliation is usually done in mid-summer, using a fine pair of scissors to remove half the number of leaves while leaving the stems untouched.

You will quickly learn that shaping the tree to your desired look is why you are pruning leaves and branches.

Next you must consider root pruning. This type of pruning is done to maintain the basic health of the tree. It should be coordinated with your branch pruning schedule.

The growth of the roots is affected by your pruning of the branches and leaves. Heavy branch pruning slows the growth of the root system. In this case there are fewer leaves and branches, so the roots need to supply fewer nutrients and less moisture to the tree.

It is very important to examine the roots at least every two years. Depending upon the age, species and the size of the pot, some trees can become root bound. Roots naturally curve within the soil and container. They will start to curve inward when they meet the side of the pot. They will be pressed for space and have nowhere to go but up when the available space is occupied by more roots. That’s why root pruning is required.

Roots must be trimmed with very sharp scissors to prevent them from running out of growing space. It is recommended that you trim the roots to about two thirds of their current length. While you are doing this it is a good idea to eliminate a few older roots and a few of the younger roots. Just be sure you leave enough roots to support the tree.

Another way to avoid the tree becoming root bound is to transfer larger and older trees into larger pots.

The species of tree determines the proper pruning time. Full-sized trees of the same species can be used as a pruning guideline.

Some species need to be pruned at the beginning of growth season to stunt growth. Other species need to be pruned at the end of growing season to leave fewer roots, leaves, and branches prior to the dormant period.

With just a little skill and care you and your bonsai tree will share a happy and healthy life together.

By: Patricia Taylor

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Bonsai Pots

Jen asked:

idk, an example would be

“have a bonsai day!”

or have something like

btw, a bonsai tree is one of these:

http://silkflowerboutique.com/library/CedarBonsaiTree24in.jpg

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