Bonsai Tree

dori2o

Thinking of growing a Bonsai tree from seed.

I had one many years ago but I didn't attend to it properly and it died, but now I'm older and wiser and looking for something to keep me occupied as I'm stuck in the house most of the time due to my disability.

Can anyone recommend what type of tree I should try (preferably and easy one if such a thing exists.), also can anyone recommend any books etc which I can use to help.

Thanks.

Farway

Unable to recommend what type of tree but as bonsai are outdoor plants really I would suggest a native or one that suits UK climate

I did dabble with hawthorn but never really got very far apart from wiring the branches and restricting the roots

Isaac_Dunne

You can actually get bonsai plant food, which would make taking care of a bonsai plant a lot easier, and additionally Bonsai shears which makes tending to the plant a tiny bit easier

Farway

From my brief fling with bonsai I think the idea is starvation, not plant food

Bonsai originated from stunted trees growing on cliff faces or rocky ground

I doubt you would need shears, secateurs or sharp scissors should suffice

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david39

I saw some bonsai trees on sale in Aldi's a couple of weeks ago.

They were potted up and had a protective plastic dome covering them. I didn't examine them too closely and couldn't see the price. They were about 6 inches tall, but perfectly formed little trees.

I expect it was one of Aldi's special job-lots, so probably not there now.

blossomhill_2

I would look for a self seeded oak, hazel or beech around the garden (squirrels do have their uses) and dabble with one or two of these, will cut a couple of years off the process

eBayers also sell batches of these for bonsaing
Good luck

blossomhill_2

Farway wrote: »

From my brief fling with bonsai I think the idea is starvation, not plant food

Bonsai originated from stunted trees growing on cliff faces or rocky ground

We found a naturally bonsaied one once, growing in a rusted tin can in the woods, it was amazing!