Friends- The November meeting of the Badger Bonsai Society is this Thursday, November 13; usual place and time, 6:30 pm at Olbrich. Brian B will be doing a demonstration. BBS members who were at our May show already know the quality of Brian's work - his schefflera won the best-of-show vote. Hope to see you at the …
Metasequoia Glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood)
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 (Yaupon Holly)
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 …