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begginer in need of help
what would be a good tree to start off with ? i want to grow a bonsai tree but i need to choose a tree that would be good for some one really inexpeirenced.
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Davis: It would help if you mentioned in what area you live,
because a good beginner tree in Detroit might be a disaster in Miami (or Johannesburg or Lima or London). You get the picture. We have people from around the globe on this, so we don't have any way of knowing unless you tell us. That said, a pretty good beginner tree for bonsai in most any area is Ficus or elm. Ficus because it grows fast and tolerates being indoor in the winter (if you happen to live where it freezes). Elm because it is also quite hardy in most any climate. Both produce a lot of foliage, so you have a lot to work with and can come away with a decent looking bonsai fairly soon. Another reason to share your general location is that we can often recommend a nearby bonsai club and/or vendor where you can get local advice, experience and ideas. Alan Walker http://bonsai-bci.com http://LCBSBonsai.org -----Original Message----- From: Davis What would be a good tree to start off with? I want to grow a bonsai tree but I need to choose a tree that would be good for some one really inexperienced. - Davis ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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Davis: It would help if you mentioned in what area you live,
because a good beginner tree in Detroit might be a disaster in Miami (or Johannesburg or Lima or London). You get the picture. We have people from around the globe on this, so we don't have any way of knowing unless you tell us. That said, a pretty good beginner tree for bonsai in most any area is Ficus or elm. Ficus because it grows fast and tolerates being indoor in the winter (if you happen to live where it freezes). Elm because it is also quite hardy in most any climate. Both produce a lot of foliage, so you have a lot to work with and can come away with a decent looking bonsai fairly soon. Another reason to share your general location is that we can often recommend a nearby bonsai club and/or vendor where you can get local advice, experience and ideas. Alan Walker http://bonsai-bci.com http://LCBSBonsai.org -----Original Message----- From: Davis What would be a good tree to start off with? I want to grow a bonsai tree but I need to choose a tree that would be good for some one really inexperienced. - Davis ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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Davis: It would help if you mentioned in what area you live,
because a good beginner tree in Detroit might be a disaster in Miami (or Johannesburg or Lima or London). You get the picture. We have people from around the globe on this, so we don't have any way of knowing unless you tell us. That said, a pretty good beginner tree for bonsai in most any area is Ficus or elm. Ficus because it grows fast and tolerates being indoor in the winter (if you happen to live where it freezes). Elm because it is also quite hardy in most any climate. Both produce a lot of foliage, so you have a lot to work with and can come away with a decent looking bonsai fairly soon. Another reason to share your general location is that we can often recommend a nearby bonsai club and/or vendor where you can get local advice, experience and ideas. Alan Walker http://bonsai-bci.com http://LCBSBonsai.org -----Original Message----- From: Davis What would be a good tree to start off with? I want to grow a bonsai tree but I need to choose a tree that would be good for some one really inexperienced. - Davis ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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Subject: [IBC] begginer in need of help
what would be a good tree to start off with ? i want to grow a bonsai tree but i need to choose a tree that would be good for some one really inexpeirenced. - Davis -------------------- You will probably get many replies, and you have choices among them. I will just begin by asking you where you live - have you checked to see what growing Zone you are in? - Most bonsai are outdoor trees, but an answer will require that we know if you have a place that will protect the tree from an upcoming winter elements, or if it Must be indoors. So, send us some information, Davis. Look up your planting/growing zone, or let us know where you live. Please go to the home page on our website and checkout the FAQ and other files that will have information you will want to be able to refer to easily probably many times during your new experiences. If you have not already checked out our forums, take a look, they cover many levels of experience including the pre-bonsai state, potensia. But let us hear from you again. And welcome to a great addiction!! Pleased to have you among us. Lynn Lynn Boyd, Zone 7-8, Oregon, USA ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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Subject: [IBC] begginer in need of help
what would be a good tree to start off with ? i want to grow a bonsai tree but i need to choose a tree that would be good for some one really inexpeirenced. - Davis -------------------- You will probably get many replies, and you have choices among them. I will just begin by asking you where you live - have you checked to see what growing Zone you are in? - Most bonsai are outdoor trees, but an answer will require that we know if you have a place that will protect the tree from an upcoming winter elements, or if it Must be indoors. So, send us some information, Davis. Look up your planting/growing zone, or let us know where you live. Please go to the home page on our website and checkout the FAQ and other files that will have information you will want to be able to refer to easily probably many times during your new experiences. If you have not already checked out our forums, take a look, they cover many levels of experience including the pre-bonsai state, potensia. But let us hear from you again. And welcome to a great addiction!! Pleased to have you among us. Lynn Lynn Boyd, Zone 7-8, Oregon, USA ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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Subject: [IBC] begginer in need of help
what would be a good tree to start off with ? i want to grow a bonsai tree but i need to choose a tree that would be good for some one really inexpeirenced. - Davis -------------------- You will probably get many replies, and you have choices among them. I will just begin by asking you where you live - have you checked to see what growing Zone you are in? - Most bonsai are outdoor trees, but an answer will require that we know if you have a place that will protect the tree from an upcoming winter elements, or if it Must be indoors. So, send us some information, Davis. Look up your planting/growing zone, or let us know where you live. Please go to the home page on our website and checkout the FAQ and other files that will have information you will want to be able to refer to easily probably many times during your new experiences. If you have not already checked out our forums, take a look, they cover many levels of experience including the pre-bonsai state, potensia. But let us hear from you again. And welcome to a great addiction!! Pleased to have you among us. Lynn Lynn Boyd, Zone 7-8, Oregon, USA ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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i want to grow a bonsai tree but i need to choose a tree that would be good
for some one really inexpeirenced. Good for you for asking the right question first. Do you want an indoor tree or an outdoor tree? By indoor, that means one that will grow outdoors during the summer and indoors only when the weather gets close to freezing. The best type for that is a Ficus (except for edible fig). Choose one at a nursery that sells houseplants. If you want an outdoor tree, start with a juniper, but this means it stays outside all the time, except for a day or two on display. It is kept in a cold but more sheltered location in the winter. Iris, Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40 "If we see light at the end of the tunnel, It's the light of the oncoming train." Robert Lowell (1917-1977) |
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I certainly agree with the juniper suggestion, but in many parts of the world, Firethorn (Pyracantha) are too disease-prone for a beginner. Chinese elm (outdoors and -- with care -- indoors), Ficus (indoors), privet (outdoors and with a bit more care, indoors), boxwood (outdoors), juniper (outdoors), bougainvillea (outdoors whenever possible, indoors in winter), are all likely candidates for a beginning bonsaiest. Guys, I would agree with all of the above except for the Juniper. I started out with a juniper and ended up killing it (killed 2 actually). The privet would be my suggestion. -- wardo ------------------------------------------------------------------------ wardo's Profile: http://forum.bonsaitalk.com/member.p...fo&userid=3037 View this thread: http://forum.bonsaitalk.com/showthre...?threadid=8068 |
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Dwarf Punica granatum is the very best for beginners
reacts very well at trimming at repotting at flowering the leaves are nice and bear red flowers and fruits.. and with age ,as said in Nakas's book the trunks TWISTS ... gracefully .. it fears brisk cold so dependong where you live you need a green gouse but when the plant has lost all leaves you can just put it in a shade fresh -cold place but you need to keep the soil moist during its dormancy that's all it changes with seasons and this is a great enjoment wardo wrote: I certainly agree with the juniper suggestion, but in many parts of the world, Firethorn (Pyracantha) are too disease-prone for a beginner. Chinese elm (outdoors and -- with care -- indoors), Ficus (indoors), privet (outdoors and with a bit more care, indoors), boxwood (outdoors), juniper (outdoors), bougainvillea (outdoors whenever possible, indoors in winter), are all likely candidates for a beginning bonsaiest. Guys, I would agree with all of the above except for the Juniper. I started out with a juniper and ended up killing it (killed 2 actually). The privet would be my suggestion. -- wardo ------------------------------------------------------------------------ wardo's Profile: http://forum.bonsaitalk.com/member.p...fo&userid=3037 View this thread: http://forum.bonsaitalk.com/showthre...?threadid=8068 -- MSN messanger / or ICQ 25 666 169 4 Private Mail : «»«»«» Just for today... don't worry .....be happy «»«»«» |
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