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Bonsai, for Paulmaria


Bonsai, for Paulmaria

Hawthorn, Beech and Cotoneaster



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They really are charming Sheila.

7 May, 2023

 

That’s kind of you, thanks Chris.

7 May, 2023

 

Very clever of you to get them growing so well.

8 May, 2023

 

Thank you Josee. Most of the time I ignore them ... all they need is an occasional drink (like us!).

8 May, 2023

 

I love them! To see the leaves emerging in spring must be exciting..:)

8 May, 2023

 

Fab, Sheila! I'd love to master your skill!

8 May, 2023

 

Thanks Janey, yes, each year the leaves emerge slightly smaller. It’s just a bit of fun 🙂.

Thanks Kate, you could grow them easily … there’s no special skill involved. A sapling put into a small container will stay “dwarf” because there’s no room for the roots to spread. When the trees have grown enough, maybe five or six years later, then I will prune them just like a normal shrub. Some growers shape the young trees with wires but I prefer their natural shapes.

8 May, 2023

 

Very nice to see so many Bonsais, Sheila! They all look healthy!

9 May, 2023

 

Many thanks David!

10 May, 2023

 

Well done for getting your bonsai trees growing Sheila. We have several trees, some over 25 years old. We give them a feed in the summer and have a bowl of water to soak them in if it's very hot. We prune them in the winter, and Gerry wires the trunks to curve them when they are young. In the winter we place them under the carport for some protection. Lovely to see your trees.

18 May, 2023

 

Thanks Linda, that sounds perfect. What types do you grow? Hope we’ll see some photos?!

19 May, 2023

 

Hi SHeila just put Bonsai photos on if you want to have a look.

19 May, 2023

 

Thanks - I have had a look - impressive 🙂.

20 May, 2023

 

They're great - sorry only just seen this . I cannot get into that account - they look great

13 Oct, 2023

 

Thanks Paul.

13 Oct, 2023



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