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[IBC] What is the best tree to use for bonsai?
You have an interesting point of view; but I must admit that it is
diametrically opposed to mine. Hedges are at one end of my botanical horizon and bonsai are at the extreme opposite end. I have no objection to removing one plant from a hedge and creating a bonsai with it; but I would never grow a group of bonsai for the purpose of making a hedge of them. That being said, I will take the liberty of re-phrasing your inquiry: " I am trying to find a good tree suitable for a hedge." If this is the gist of your question, you have a number of good choices to chose from. In zone 7, a fine hedge can be grown using a columnar yew. This is an evergreen plant; slow growing, but making a thick, easily pruned shrub when it matures. For a fast grower, try Arborvitae, which is also evergreen, but coarser than a yew. The least expensive hedge is Ligustrum, which is not evergreen, but is a fast grower. There are a number of other good plants for hedges, including American Holly, Japanese Holly, Barberry ( red or green) and Cotoneaster. But please, don't confuse a bonsai with a hedge plant. ----- Original Message ----- From: "lantzmich" To: Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 2:41 PM Subject: [IBC] 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. -- lantzmich ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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I suspect it is a troll, like the one who said the goat ate his bonsai. Ignore
him. Iris, Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40 "A tree never hits an automobile except in self defense." - Woody Allen |
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