Bonsai Tips

So what make good beginner bonsai trees?... Luckily, despite common belief, the answer to that is pretty simple, it's most plants which are hardy and substantial. However, there is a small amount of thought that needs to be put into it, Firstly, what are the conditions like where you live? There's no use choosing a tropical plant if your area is snowed-under for half of the year! You'll be making things hard for yourself right from the start!

Rule of thumb- If you live somewhere pretty cold, go for evergreen. If you live in warmer climes, decidous is ok.
The same thought needs to go into whereabouts in your home the Bonsi tree will be placed... Climate and Colour. Do a little research into what colour your tree's flowers will be, because if when it flowers, the trees colours don't match it's surroundings, you may be tempted to move to a spot it LOOKS better in, but will be no good for it.
Trees and shrubs which are used more commonly for bonsai and that adapt quite well are evergreens such as Pine, Cypress, Camelia, Azalea, Pomegranate, Holly, Serissa, Fig (Rainforest and Mediterranean) and Cedar. Deciduous trees such as Cherry, Maple (Japanese and Trident), Zelkova and Beech are also prime candidates.

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