Broadleaf
Tree identification tool by Growing Bonsai
tree species > broadleaf
Broadleaf trees are species where the leaves are not needle or scale shaped.
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More details:
- Leaves are ordered in pairs, opposite of eachother on either side of the branch
- Leaves are not ordered in opposing pairs along the branch
Field maple for bonsai
Field maples are often found in hedges and along countryside lanes. Their leaves reduce well. Unfortunately the branches do not ramify as fine as some of the Japanese maples and it is for this they are fairly uncommon as bonsai.
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Ulmus parvifolia
Ulmus parviflora for bonsai
. Is a great species for people that want fine twigs and tight foliage.
Ficus microcarpa
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.
