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Posted by nevada89005 8/9 (My Page) on
Mon, Feb 16, 09 at 6:29

Hello all!

I was curious about what might be the best plant to use as a bonsai and get the fullest results in the least amount of time? I know you can't rush art, but I'm just a bit curious.

I am assuming a willow or poplar would work best, but I'll wait for the experts. ( :

Thanks!

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Bonsai like you said can't be rushed it is a long time consuming art form. But if you start with a corkscrew willow you can have a start of a bonsai in a couple of years. By start I mean a promising tree that will look like a bonsai a lot sooner than a Maple tree which will take several years, the nice thing about Corkscrew Willow is that you can take a cutting that already looks good and start it indoors this time of year. I have started about 20 in the den now. After you have them rooted, and later in the year you can move them outside. Hope this helps.

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I am always amazed at how long growing and caring for these trees takes!

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Redwood is extremely fast growing, so fast that it is usually not reccomended for bonsai.

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I thought this was the EXCHANGE froum.

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ok im a bonsai noob but i like the style and i need a small but uniquie shape

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I have a ficus retusa and it grows really fast. I have to trim it once ever 2-3 months.

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  • Posted by penz none (My Page) on
    Tue, May 21, 13 at 16:06

Bonsai growing have a lot to do with patience so I recommend you to buy a full grown bonsai or at least a prebonsai (a bonsai on its early stage). There are many cheap options out there. It'll be a rewarding experience because bonsai caring can be as fun as bonsai training. Cheers.

Here is a link that might be useful: Grow a Bonsai

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