Korean hornbeam (Carpinus turczaninovii) is a deciduous tree in the Betulaceae family native to central China, the Korean Peninsula, and central and southern Japan. In Mainland China, Carpinus turczaninovii is known as 穗子榆 or 岩四手 and can be found in areas from 500 to 2,000 m above sea level, mostly on mountain peaks, hillsides, forest…
Characteristics of European Larch (Larix decidua)
The European larch (Larix decidua) is a species of larch native to the mountains of central Europe, specifically in the Alps and the Carpathian and Pyrenees, with separate lowland populations in northern Poland and southern Lithuania. This tree is widely naturalized in Scandinavia. European larch is cultivated as an ornamental tree for planting in gardens….
37 Beautiful Flowering Trees Recommended For Bonsai
Speaking of bonsai, surely you think of old trees that are stunted and don’t expect to produce attractive flowers. But the reality is not like that. There are dozens of types of flowering trees that will produce beautiful flowers even when planted in shallow bonsai pots and little soil. There are many species of flowering…
Characteristics of Premna Bonsai Tree (Premna serratifolia)
Premna serratifolia is a flowering tree in the Lamiaceae family. This tree was first described in 1771, and today the genus Premna has about 100-200 different species, which are distributed on average in tropical Asia. Over time, Premna has spread widely to various tropical and subtropical regions in Africa, northern Australia, islands in the Pacific…
7 Best Juniper Trees for Bonsai
Hearing the name Juniper tree, we immediately think of a large tree with evergreen needles. However, not all juniper trees have a large stature and evergreen leaves. Some of them have creeping growth and bright autumn leaves. Juniperus belongs to the Cupressaceae family, that is, conifers that are widespread throughout the world. There are 27…
8 Most Favorite Trees for Tropical Bonsai Enthusiasts
For bonsai enthusiasts, choosing the right type of tree is the main foundation before creating works of art. There are hundreds or even thousands of tree species that can be processed into bonsai, ranging from shrubs to large trees, from lowland trees to upland trees. Tropical bonsai enthusiasts and artists generally prefer trees with certain…
How to Maintain a Bonsai Tree
When you buy a bonsai tree for the first time, of course right away you have the responsibility to look after it. However, not everyone will take good care of their new bonsai due to a lack of experience. So, the first step before buying a bonsai is that you must have at least the…