If you are just getting into the world of bonsai and planning to have one, you may be confused about choosing the right tree species to start with. Here bonsai-passion.co.uk would like to share information that you can use as a reference regarding a list of trees that can be made into bonsai. There are…
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Characteristics of Fukien Tea (Ehretia microphylla)
Fukien Tea or Philippine Tea Tree (Ehretia microphylla syn Carmona retusa) is a species of flowering shrub in the Boraginaceae family. This tree grows widely in the east and southeast Asia including India, China, Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia. Fukien tea has become an invasive weed in Hawaii, where the seeds are believed to…
Characteristics of Japanese Larch (Larix kaempferi)
Japanese larch or Karamatsu (Larix kaempferi) is a species of conifer tree native to Japan, in the mountains of the Chūbu and Kantō regions of central Honshu. This tree grows at elevations up to 2,900 m asl in well-drained soil. In Japan, Larix kaempferi is known as カラマツ, in China it is called 日本落葉松, and…
Characteristics of Santigi Tree (Pemphis acidula)
In Indonesia this tree is called Santigi or Cantigi, which is a species of Pemphis acidula in the Lythraceae family, native to coastal Southeast Asia. This species was first described by Johann Reinhold Forster in 1775. Santigi is a tree that grows naturally in sandy, calcareous soil, in rock crevices, and is tolerant of sea…
How to Make a Beautiful Bonsai in 6 Months!
If you are new to bonsai and planning to make one in a short time, you are in the right article. Here bonsai-passion.co.uk will recommend you how to make beautiful bonsai in 6 months! First of all, get to know the climate in your area and choose the tree species best suited to that climate….
Characteristics of Siamese Rough Bush (Streblus asper)
Siamese Rough Bush or Toothbrush Tree (Streblus asper) is an evergreen tree in the Moraceae family, native to the arid regions of India, Cambodia, Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Vietnam. In Southeast Asia, the Siamese Rough Bush is a tree that has several uses, especially as an ornamental garden tree and as a bonsai…
Various Types of Bonsai Tools and Their Uses
The right variety of bonsai tools is essential for bonsai training and care. Accurate cutting and shaping greatly affect its future beauty. Japanese bonsai tools are known for their high quality, so they are quite expensive, but they will produce excellent cuts or carvings. However, there are also bonsai tools made with standard quality materials…