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Bonsai..What is the Best Bonsai Tree Selection?

Bonsai trees for sale can be found in a wide selection of dwarf and semi-dwarf varieties

Bonsai Trees and Shrubs

Bonsai nurseries have a wide selection of dwarf and semi-dwarf bonsai plants for sale.  These do not always convey the same impression as their full size twins because the growth habits are quite different.

Indoor Bonsai Trees

There are woody plants (native to the tropics and sub-tropics of the world) that can be grown as indoor bonsai trees.  By combining traditional procedures for handling houseplants with bonsai tree design, growers have created different bonsai styles.

Where Can I Buy a Bonsai Tree?

Plants that are native to the area where you live often make great beginner bonsai trees.  There are many common bonsai plants that are old favorites because of their classic good looks.  These can be found at bonsai nurseries. 

Bonsai Seeds and Bonsai Plants

Bonsai can be collected from the wild or seeds taken from plants in your garden.  If a plant is taken from the wild, between March and April, at least a year must pass before it can be placed in a bonsai pot.  If you buy a bonsai tree from Japan, do so during their dormant period.  The best method is to buy stock from a bonsai nursery.

1)  Look for plants that are well rooted and branched.

2)  Inspect the overall plant.  Examine the foliage and base.

3)  Do not purchase a bonsai plant that cannot be easily transplanted to a bonsai pot.

By following the above information you can make a wise bonsai tree selection and enjoy the grace of a bonsai tree for your home. 

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