From: (Iris Cohen)
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Newsgroups: rec.arts.bonsai
Date: 29 Dec 2004 02:16:30 GMT
Subject: What is the best tree to use for bonsai?

I am trying to find a good tree for bonsai in zone 7. I am looking for
the best for my zone, and one that is easily trained. I will be needing
about 20 to line my driveway. BRBR

Are you a troll or an idiot, or are you just ignorant of what a bonsai is?
Iris,
Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40
"A tree never hits an automobile except in self defense." - Woody Allen

Wow, that was a little harsh.

I have seen many people use Japanese Black Pine in the way you are
describing and black pines are suitable for your area and easy to train. If
I understand your question, they will not be bonsai in pots but will be
planted in the ground and grown to about 6-10 feet tall with pruning
techniques used to make the tree look like an ancient tree in the bonsai
tradition. I have only seen single specimens and I can't imagine a row of
twenty of these lining a driveway. It sounds like a fantastic idea and I
wish you much success.