When to bring conifer bonsai out of dormancy?
By James Bradley
When to bring conifer bonsai out of dormancy?
Bonsai that come out of dormancy and begin to grow in a lot of sun will have smaller, stronger leaves or needles. As soon as the temperatures are above freezing consistently, bring the conifer bonsai back outside. If there happens to be a very cold night and the temperature drops below 32°F, you should bring it in for that night.
What kind of conifers are good for bonsai?
Almost all conifers are slow-growing evergreens such as Japanese Black Pine, Japanese White Pine, Shimpaku Juniper (and other junipers), Spruce, Cypress, Larch, and many more. These varieties make excellent outdoor bonsai. Welcome to the art and culture of bonsai.
What’s the best way to winter a bonsai?
Some small bonsai can winter on a cold windowsill. Be sure the tree is not near a heat source. Some people prefer to winter their hardy bonsai by burying them in the ground in a protected spot. This is riskier. You must be sure that the tree is healthy and inherently hardy enough to survive a full hard dormancy.
Which is the best type of bonsai for beginners?
This is a great style of bonsai for beginners. In professional bonsai, trees are often times hundreds of years old when they are taken from the local mountains and then styled over many years of training. Conifers are some of the best plants available for training and wiring since most keep their foliage year-round.
Bonsai that come out of dormancy and begin to grow in a lot of sun will have smaller, stronger leaves or needles. As soon as the temperatures are above freezing consistently, bring the conifer bonsai back outside. If there happens to be a very cold night and the temperature drops below 32°F, you should bring it in for that night.
Almost all conifers are slow-growing evergreens such as Japanese Black Pine, Japanese White Pine, Shimpaku Juniper (and other junipers), Spruce, Cypress, Larch, and many more. These varieties make excellent outdoor bonsai. Welcome to the art and culture of bonsai.
Some small bonsai can winter on a cold windowsill. Be sure the tree is not near a heat source. Some people prefer to winter their hardy bonsai by burying them in the ground in a protected spot. This is riskier. You must be sure that the tree is healthy and inherently hardy enough to survive a full hard dormancy.
Who is Jack and what does he do with bonsai?
Jack is an ACS member, an avid bonsai-enthusiast and bonsai-creator. His garden is an excellent example of creative design and the integration of bonsai into the garden. His knowledge and photographic skills are well-known and widely appreciated.
