Japanese Flowering Plum (Prunus mume) S %* leaves burn easily; cut back on water if leaves have dropped; it is suggested to develop the top first with the plant overpotted, then reduce roots last; flowers between January and March;[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Japanese Contorted Quince (Chaenomeles lagenaria) B,C %* a fast grower; lots of water in well-draining soil mix; prune after leaves drop; needs winter cold for best flowering; leaves open after the flowers do. [Rosaceae; Rosales]
Growing Black Pine for Bonsaiby Brent Walston Introduction I am always giving this subject a lot of thought. I consider the training of black pines, Pinus thunbergii, to be one of the most difficult aspects of bonsai, as well as[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii) B,R ^ give abundant organic fertilizer in the spring and summer, including foliar feedings; requires much light; repot young specimens every two or three years, older specimens every seven to ten years;[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) F % keep soil uniformly moist throughout the year; yellow leaves dropping could be due to too much water; shrinking brown leaves could be due to dry root ball; can be vigorously root pruned and transplanted[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Jabily Tree (Operculicarya decaryi) F,U % this Madagascan tree is a member of the cashew family, growing over 20 feet tall with a trunk 3-½ feet in diameter in habitat; fine, shiny green pinnate leaves turn almost black in[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Italian Stone Pine (Pinus pinea) B,M,R ^ see other pines; yellow needle tips means soil too wet, but don’t let roots dry out; best bargains can be found right after Christmas, especially in the garden section of department stores[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Ironwood (Olneya tesota) D,U % very small leaves that make beautiful pads with pruning; it can be wired and easily styled as a bonsai; grows fast and buds back readily; it has thorns; semi-deciduous. [Fabaceae; Fabales]
Hornbeam (Carpinus sp.) % shade the leaves and keep cool in summer; remove oversize leaves only; allow a small stump to remain when a branch is cut off, the stump will die back. [Betulaceae; Fagales] […]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Mexican Heather (Cuphea hyssopifolia) F,I NEVER let dry out — the plant will die; requires constant grooming; older plants can be cut back severely in late fall or early spring; easy to grow from cuttings; for compact growth, pinch[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…