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| Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 8:50 am)
I tried this on the OT yesterday with little response. I need a bonsai tree pronto for a gift. if any OBers know a nursery that sells in BR or if you see the Luck Bonsai lady in her van today, please let me know. TIA
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wickowick
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| re: Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 8:52 am to Motorboat)
Sam's had some a couple of weeks ago, might be worth a call...
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Chalice_N_Gunderland
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| re: Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 8:55 am to Motorboat)
Dude there is an azn lady around the corner from your house on gov selling them. Nice ones too
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| re: Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 8:57 am to Motorboat)
I saw her on Government the other day........maybe she is still set up over there.
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I have been looking for a bald cypress, anyone see one for sale before I have to go track through the swamp?
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| re: Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 9:03 am to Motorboat)
Daniel san, there's a lady on govt selling them.
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Motorboat
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| re: Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 10:06 am to wickowick)
i want a oak for myself
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Motorboat
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| re: Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 10:11 am to JAB528)
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Daniel san, there's a lady on govt selling them.
she's there now?
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Tbobby 
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| re: Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 10:48 am to wickowick)
wick, those trees are at least 50 years old and cannot go more than 2 days without water in the summer before they die. They need full sun. It would be a miracle to find one naturally dwarfed in the woods, especially in our muddy soil.
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| re: Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 11:15 am to Motorboat)
I used to tinker around with bonsai. I actually still have a few trees growing in the yard that will be cut eventually.
If you don't know what you're doing, they won't last long. Most of them can't live indoors.
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Motorboat
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| re: Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 12:20 pm to Teague)
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I used to tinker around with bonsai.
and Falconry? you have the coolest hobbies.
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wickowick
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| re: Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 12:27 pm to Tbobby)
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wick, those trees are at least 50 years old and cannot go more than 2 days without water in the summer before they die. They need full sun. It would be a miracle to find one naturally dwarfed in the woods, especially in our muddy soil.
I thought a small tree could be topped and transplanted. I had no idea they would be that old...
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Tbobby
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| re: Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 12:57 pm to wickowick)
A deciduous tree might come back if topped. An evergreen won't. If you want a bonsai, your best bet is nursery stock or an old hedge row (with permission of course). You need to learn pruning and wiring techniques. Keep it in a large pot so you don't have to water it so often.
I had a nearly 100 year old Boxwood die on me last year and I don't know what killed it. The trunk is so nice, I keep the dead tree inside now.
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| re: Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 1:22 pm to Tbobby)
So how do you start. I would love a cypress. Just find a seedling 4" tall. Put in pot. Water daily and trim 
Biggest problem I could see is watering regularly if we go somewhere for a week or so.
Eta- any good websites for info?
This post was edited on 2/21 at 1:23 pm
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| re: Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 1:26 pm to Nodust)
arent bonsai's just junipers that are wired to grow upright? I have no clue but weve had people buy them at the nursery to make them with.
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Nodust
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| re: Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 1:29 pm to Langston)
I've seen cypress, maple, oak, boxwood hedge. I think almost any tree can be used. Looks very interesting but takes years of dedication.
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| re: Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 1:30 pm to Nodust)
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Tbobby
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| re: Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 1:33 pm to Nodust)
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So how do you start. I would love a cypress. Just find a seedling 4" tall. Put in pot. Water daily and trim
You can do that. I'd wire the trunk in an "S" shape.
Bonsai simply means tree in a pot. It can be any variety as long as it has small foilage. I'd recommend getting a book that teaches the basic styling techniques. For a bald cypress, you can start out planting cypress balls. It will take decades to look as impressive as those pics posted by wick.
If you keep it in a deep pot, it won't look like a traditional bonsai, but at least it will live. Shallow pots can dry out in a day in the summertime. These are outdoor trees and most varieties need full or partial sun.
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Teague
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| re: Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 1:36 pm to Motorboat)
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and Falconry? you have the coolest hobbies.
I'm a dork.
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Tbobby
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| re: Looking for a bonsai tree in BR (Posted on 2/21/13 at 1:40 pm to Nodust)
Azaleas make terrific bonsai and you can easily find an old one growing in someones yard. I'd hack it down to size at least a year prior to digging to ensure it will live. Then gradually, over the course of several years, remove the rootball until it fits in the pot you want.
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