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Opposite


Tree identification tool by Growing Bonsai

tree species > broadleaf > opposite

You have a broadleaf species with leaves in opposite pairs along the branches
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  • Each leaf consists of one connected surface
  • Each leaf is composed of multiple leaflets (compound leaves)

Broadleaf / Compound / Opposite / Species

Ash for bonsai

May 15, 2020May 3, 2020 - by Jelle Ferwerda

Ash are fast growing trees with opposing compound leaves. Identification is made easy thanks to the black buds.

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Bonsai Field maple branch tip
Broadleaf / Featured / Opposite / Singular / Species / Undulate

Field maple for bonsai

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020 - by Jelle Ferwerda

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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Privet - L. ovalifolium
Broadleaf / Opposite / Singular / Smooth / Species

Privet (Ligustrum) for bonsai

April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 - by Jelle Ferwerda

Privets are a group of plants with somewhat ovate opposite leaves and smooth leaf edges.

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A. Palmatum spring foliage
Broadleaf / Incised / Opposite / Singular / Species

Acer palmatum

February 20, 2013April 19, 2020 - by - Leave a Comment

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!

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Broadleaf / Mallsai / Opposite / Serrated / Singular / Species

Sageretia Theezans

February 17, 2013April 19, 2020 - by - 3 Comments.

Sageretia Theezans as bonsai. A nice subtropical plant very well suited for bonsai.

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