If you’re going to grow a bonsai lemon tree, you’ll have the best luck growing one that’s already trained to grow in a compact fashion – and that’s geared toward indoor growers. The Meyer lemon tree, or Citrus × meyeri, is the best option. Some other names you might hear for this plant include Improved …
When it comes to bonsai growing, there are countless species you can choose from to make an impact – but the willow leaf ficus bonsai is one you’ve got to consider. This plant, which is a species of fig that has green leaves, a tall trunk, and a fondness for indoor growing, is also one …
Although the name might be a bit confusing, when it comes to growing the bonsai palm tree, very few growers actually grow true palm trees. Instead, they are growing Cycas revoluta, or the sago palm. Despite the common name, sago palms are actually part of the cycad family. These ancient plants are found growing in …
When it comes to growing bonsai trees, very few species are quite as prized (or more popular than) as bonsai pine trees. There are hundreds of pine, or Pinus, species you can choose from for bonsai and all offer unique characteristics and undying beauty. You can grow pines in many different shapes and styles for …
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You may adore pomegranate trees, or Punica granatum, for their delicious fruits. However, did you know that you can also grow pomegranate bonsai trees? There are many different varieties of pomegranate trees you can grow, each of which is beautiful in its own right and offers unique colors, shapes, and sizes of both fruit, flowers, …
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Native to Japan, the dwarf hinoki cypress is just as charismatic as it is beautiful. The perfect bonsai plant, it has sweeping fern-like branches that droop at the branch tips. With elegant dark green foliage and peeling red-brown bark, this striking bonsai specimen only grows more attractive as it ages. Growing up to 130 feet …
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With a dense, thick truck and a uniquely contrasting fine branch structure, the jade bonsai tree is a specimen worth considering for your collection. It offers lots of interest for hobby bonsai growers. From its occasional white flowers in autumn to its thick green succulent leaves, jade is a beautiful plant that’s also easy to …
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If you want to grow a bonsai tree that not only has attractive, interesting roots and elegant foliage but also a unique aroma to enjoy, you might want to consider growing the lemon cypress tree bonsai. Lemon cypress, or Cupressus macrocarpa, is technically a form of Monterey cypress, producing lovely yellow-green foliage that smells, as …
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When it comes to growing bonsai trees, you likely have always assumed that you have to choose species that meet one of two criteria – they have interesting root systems or they have beautiful flowers. Those days have ended. Now, there are plenty of flowering bonsai trees you can grow. These not only offer gorgeous …
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If you have always assumed that bonsai trees can only be grown for their lovely flowers and interesting root systems, you wouldn’t be alone. In fact, many people grow bonsai specimens for these purposes alone. But did you know that you can also grow fruit trees for bonsai? While they’ll require significantly more maintenance than …
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