Your guide towards growing miniature trees
Although in theory every tree species that is woody, and perannual, can be used to grow bonsai, some are used more frequently than others. Some indication of the species often used for bonsai you can find here.
Many tree species are used as bonsai. Identification is at times dificult and keeping track of the treatment even more so. In this article we look at Taxus as a family for bonsai and how to care of them, as part of our section on shot-needled conifers for bonsai.
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Ulmus parviflora for bonsai
. Is a great species for people that want fine twigs and tight foliage.
Japanese Maple as bonsai
. one of the speciees with the most delicate foliage and an instant favour for most people that see this plant. The japanese maple makes excellent bonsai!
Ficus microcarpa as bonsai
. Sold by the thousands daily, the typical ficus retusa / micropcarpa is not per se a good plant for bonsai. However, when working these species, some excellent plants can be grown.
Sageretia Theezans as bonsai. A nice subtropical plant very well suited for bonsai.
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