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Posted 8 years 10 months ago #28248
Which species of conifers can make a decent bonsai in under a decade from a cutting, given ideal care and perfect training?
I've got a sunny outdoor spot. Temperatures in my area are -5°..+10°C in winter and +20°..+25°C in summer.
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Posted 8 years 10 months ago #28249
I would say your best bet is Larch. But better from seed(ling) than cutting.
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Posted 8 years 10 months ago #28251
I agree, Larch are my favourite species. But get something that is 3 to 5 years old then you can be working on it right away. One that is a bit older than that even better. What country are you in? You may well find a good nursery with Larch. Most garden centres do not have them,
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Posted 8 years 10 months ago #28278
Thanks for advice! I also thought about larches myself.
I live in UK. Here they sell "20-40cm plug plants" www.trees-online.co.uk/volume-trees-20-60cm/larch-trees
Do you guys think it's suitable?
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Posted 8 years 10 months ago #28279
No choose your trees yourself. Don't be in a rush to get them, go to a show or nursery and buy them. Depending on where you live there could be a show close to you. There is a show in Swindon in February wher you will find Larch for sale, if I don't get them first.
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Posted 8 years 10 months ago #28329
How do you find out about these shows? I've googled for Bonsai clubs around London, but most of them don't even have a website.
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Posted 8 years 10 months ago #28330
F.O.B.B.S web site. There are several shows near London, including Heathrow in November.
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Posted 8 years 10 months ago #28343
Maké bonsai is in London. Run by Mark de Cruiz, he should have some. The Nursery is based in Richmond I believe.
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