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Ok, I'm a Japan-o-phile, have been for many years.
Anyhoo, what I'm wondering about is the care and growth of the famous bonsai tree. How difficult is it? Is much "work" involved? Is there a bonsai cherry tree? Do bonsais flower or bear fruit? I've heard that wire is involved. Presumbly to inhibit growth, correct? If so, is it necessary to keep re-wiring the tree over time? |
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Despite the best of intentions you will get very little help from any group
as this is such a vast subject. Libraries keep many books related to this topic and would be your best avenue. Tried 'Google'? Wire is used to control the shape of growing branches. Best Wishes. "Chris" wrote in message om... Ok, I'm a Japan-o-phile, have been for many years. Anyhoo, what I'm wondering about is the care and growth of the famous bonsai tree. How difficult is it? Is much "work" involved? Is there a bonsai cherry tree? Do bonsais flower or bear fruit? I've heard that wire is involved. Presumbly to inhibit growth, correct? If so, is it necessary to keep re-wiring the tree over time? |
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Xref: kermit rec.gardens:267921
Despite the best of intentions you will get very little help from any group as this is such a vast subject. Libraries keep many books related to this topic and would be your best avenue. Tried 'Google'? Wire is used to control the shape of growing branches. Best Wishes. "Chris" wrote in message om... Ok, I'm a Japan-o-phile, have been for many years. Anyhoo, what I'm wondering about is the care and growth of the famous bonsai tree. How difficult is it? Is much "work" involved? Is there a bonsai cherry tree? Do bonsais flower or bear fruit? I've heard that wire is involved. Presumbly to inhibit growth, correct? If so, is it necessary to keep re-wiring the tree over time? |
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Hi Chris,
Just fyi, there is a very informative newsgroup, rec.arts.bonsai. Horticulturally speaking, bonsai isn't difficult at all. The artistry is another matter. ) It's not work if you love what you're doing. Yes, the genus Prunus has many great candidates for bonsai. Overall, Prunus are short-lived trees and that is reflected in Prunus bonsai-- often older specimen bonsai are drastically restyled over time as the odd branch here or there fails, or rot sets in on trunk or main branches. David J. Bockman, Fairfax, VA (USDA Hardiness Zone 7) Bunabayashi Bonsai On The World Wide Web: http://www.bunabayashi.com email: "Chris" wrote in message om... Ok, I'm a Japan-o-phile, have been for many years. Anyhoo, what I'm wondering about is the care and growth of the famous bonsai tree. How difficult is it? Is much "work" involved? Is there a bonsai cherry tree? Do bonsais flower or bear fruit? I've heard that wire is involved. Presumbly to inhibit growth, correct? If so, is it necessary to keep re-wiring the tree over time? |
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On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 19:48:52 GMT, "Chris"
wrote: Ok, I'm a Japan-o-phile, have been for many years. Anyhoo, what I'm wondering about is the care and growth of the famous bonsai tree. How difficult is it? Is much "work" involved? Is there a bonsai cherry tree? Do bonsais flower or bear fruit? I've heard that wire is involved. Presumbly to inhibit growth, correct? If so, is it necessary to keep re-wiring the tree over time? All garden questions are welcome here, but you might try alt.bonsai or rec.arts.bonsai, too. |
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On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 18:51:04 GMT, Frogleg wrote:
On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 19:48:52 GMT, "Chris" wrote: Ok, I'm a Japan-o-phile, have been for many years. Anyhoo, what I'm wondering about is the care and growth of the famous bonsai tree. How difficult is it? Is much "work" involved? Depends on your location and the tree species anywhere from easy to near-impossible! Is there a bonsai cherry tree? Yes, bonsai trees are regular trees subjected to special culture. Some work out better than others. Do bonsais flower or bear fruit? They can, but flowers and fruit do *not * reduce in size. Generally a grower will remove most to avoid overloading or sapping the energy from the tree. I've heard that wire is involved. Presumbly to inhibit growth, correct? No, wiring (when used) is to train and shape branches. Growth is inhibited by root and branch pruning and keeping the tree in small containers. If so, is it necessary to keep re-wiring the tree over time? Yes, because the wire will cut into the branch if left too long -- again, species dependent. Some species do not adapt well to wiring, for them a "clip & grow" technique is used. All garden questions are welcome here, but you might try alt.bonsai or rec.arts.bonsai, too. Yes, take a look at rec.arts.bonsai; as well as the Internet Bonsai Club at http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/. There are numerous bonsai related sites on the web. You might also look for books on the art at your local library to pick up on some of the basics. DaveT |
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