Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a tropical tree that grows widely in Southeast Asia. This tree is quite long-lived, with an average age of over 100 years. The tamarind tree produces a fruit that is used as a spice in Indonesian cuisine. Mature trees have rough bark and the wood is very strong and flexible. Tamarind…
Difference between Ficus Greenisland and Longisland
For those of you who have seen the two in person, telling the difference between Ficus Greenisland and Ficus Longisland is not difficult. But it’s confusing when you never see the two of them and only see pictures from the internet. Here, bonsai-passion.co.uk shares information on how to tell the difference between Ficus Greenisland and…
How to Repotting Satsuki Azalea
This fairly small twin trunk Satsuki Azalea arrived into my collection only last year. At the time it was little more than a small bush, and when I looked at the root-ball by lifting from the pot, it was the usual mass mixed into pure Kanuma. At the time I just gently teased the edges…
How to Repotting Korean Hornbeam
With buds elongated and swollen showing the tiniest area of green tips in many, it was time to repot this rather large Triple-Trunk KH. I’ve owned the tree for many years. It has been part of a larger display at the Chelsea Flower Show on two separate occasions. This year, as well as being short-listed…
How to Repotting Siberian Elm
With highly swelling leaf buds that were showing colours between dark brown to deep purple, a sure sign that new leaf is imminent, I decided today to repot the Siberian Elm. I have recently been informed this tree has been selected as an exhibit for BOBB 2011 over the weekend of April 9th and 10th….
How to Repotting Larch
I’d been keeping a close eye on my very large Larch, new growth has started with swelling buds starting to show signs of green from about ten days ago but very little advancement since then despite it warming up some. I decided to run with it and remove the tree from the pot to see…