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General tips on bonsai
Metasequoia Glyptostroboides or Dawn Redwood, is a deciduous conifer. What makes this great material for bonsai is the way it tapers from a heavy broad root flare. Dawn redwoods are hardy from zone 5 to zone 8. They will winter over well up here in Wisconsin (zone 4 and 5) with ample protection from the …
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Ilex Vomitoria, or Yaupon Holly, is a small spreading evergreen tree that grows upright or as a large shrub reaching 15-25 feet tall. The foliage is small gray-green and leathery. Ilex needs well-draining soil without regard to pH levels and will thrive in loam, sandy soil, or even clay. Yaupon holly is a native of …
The Ficus Retusa, also known as Ficus Microcarpa Nitida, is one of the easiest trees to take care of. It is a native of Malaysia and other southeast Asian countries. It is a tropical and must be kept inside when the temp gets below 40 degrees. Failure to give protection from the cold will cause …