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Looking for a bonsai tree in BR
Posted on 2/21/13 at 8:50 am
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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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...
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
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.
Posted on 2/21/13 at 8:58 am to Charter n Coke
I have been looking for a bald cypress, anyone see one for sale before I have to go track through the swamp?
Posted on 2/21/13 at 9:03 am to Motorboat
Daniel san, there's a lady on govt selling them.
Posted on 2/21/13 at 10:06 am to wickowick
i want a oak for myself
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?
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.
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.
If you don't know what you're doing, they won't last long. Most of them can't live indoors.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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?
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 2/21/13 at 1:23 pm
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.
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.
Posted on 2/21/13 at 1:30 pm to Nodust
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.
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.
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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