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Fertilizing Do not fertilize until growth has afterward once fruit have set in midsummer; three years, and aim to develop a spreading,
been stopped, or branching could become too and then fertilize heavily in fall. even root base. Use a moisture-retentive
coarse. Fertilize heavily in fall. Transplanting/Soil Every two to three years, coniferous soil mix.
Transplanting/Soil Every two to three years taking care to balance the growth. Use an Pests/Diseases Generally pest free.
is best; do not allow larch to become too akadama-heavy soil mix or something that Pruning/Styling Pinch off terminal growth if
potbound. Timing is key: it is best done just as holds moisture and nutrients well. you are looking to ramify or keep it compact.
the buds are starting to swell but before they Pests/Diseases Aphids, woolly aphids, and It has a pyramidal growth habit, so wire the
break. Avoid heavily root pruning established caterpillars are an issue but fungal problems branches downward for a mature effect.
trees. Use a standard coniferous soil mix. such as apple scab, canker, or fireblight Propagation Cuttings, seed.
Pests/Diseases Generally pest free. can be cause for more concern. Investigate
Pruning/Styling Allow new growth to extend strange growths or heavily discolored
farther than the overall shape before pruning leaves immediately. Myrtus communis
off the terminal growth. Prune to shape in Pruning/Styling Depending on the objective, MYRTLE
late summer. Structural pruning can be done allow new growth to develop thickness and This evergreen shrub or small tree is common
after leaf drop and before spring. Branches length, or prune it back quickly to create in the Mediterranean, where it is collected for
have a tendency to become coarse, so compact branching, and develop flower buds bonsai. Cultivated material is also available. It
thinning them out is necessary. Wire the tree close to the tree. Prune back by late summer will tolerate very hard pruning and back buds
in winter or spring, but be aware that in order to set some flowers for the following very well. It has fragrant flowers in summer
branches thicken quickly and wire can year. Wire the branches carefully but look and will set small black edible fruit. It is
dig in if care is not taken. more toward achieving healthy growth and a hermaphrodite tree, so pollinates easily.
Propagation From seed or cuttings. pruning back to create movement in branches, Hardiness/Location Frost tender, zones 8–11.
rather than over wiring. There are various Protect it from temperatures below 41°F (5°C).
Larix decidua European larch Collected styles and sizes, although consider the fruit Position it in full sun.
specimens of this delicately branching tree size for smaller trees. Watering It is drought tolerant; keep it moist,
often originate from the European Alps. Propagation From seed, layering, or cuttings. but not overly wet throughout the year.
Fertilizing Throughout the growing season.
Larix kaempferi Japanese larch This Malus cerasifera Nagasaki crabapple Transplanting/Soil Every two to three years
is a very vigorous grower, and the branches This is one of the most popular species for as required; use a smaller pot to keep the
soon become coarse. It thickens quickly. It is bonsai; it is a prolific flowering tree with pink roots warm. It has fine roots so a small-
a good starter tree but is also of interest to flower buds that open to white flowers. It particle-sized deciduous mix is ideal.
advanced bonsai growers. It is a forestry tree produces small red round fruit in fall. Pests/Diseases Generally pest free.
in the UK and collected trees are available. Pruning/Styling It can be pruned to shape.
Malus halliana Hall’s crabapple Bears Wire the basic structure out, and clip and
Larix laricina American larch A cold pink flowers and small purple fruit. grow the shoots to fill out, applying corrective
hardy tree suitable for the northernmost parts wire as necessary. Thin out dense areas and
of North America. Collected trees have good Malus sieboldii Decorative crabapple heavy nodes with too many shoots.
character, but grow slowly in cold climates. Also known as M. toringo, it produces tiny Propagation From cuttings or from seed.
fruit, and is suitable for smaller shohin trees.
Malus Nothofagus
Malus sylvestris Common crabapple
CRABAPPLE White or pink blossoms are followed by SOUTHERN BEECH
These are very good flowering and fruiting yellow-green or red-flushed fruit. These are deciduous trees from the southern
bonsai but make for difficult ramification hemisphere that grow happily in temperate
and branching structure. Older branches climates. They respond very well to clip and
tend to die or become very difficult to create Metasequoia glyptostroboides grow techniques. Considering their attributes,
a tapered shape. They are, however, very DAWN REDWOOD they are an underused species.
beautiful when flowering and in fruit, so it is This deciduous conifer has a very vertical Hardiness/Location Frost hardy, zones 7–10.
worth cultivating them. It is generally easy to growth habit. Treat the delicate fronds with Protect in winter, but give full sun in summer.
create fruit in a normal garden or rural setting. care when wiring. Pinch back new growth Watering Do not allow it to dry out
To increase your chances of success, have two and it will send out many adventitious buds. throughout the growing season. Keep it moist
different varieties flowering close to each Train it only in a formal upright style with but not wet over winter. Do not allow it to sit
other. Many different varieties are available: downward sweeping, straightish branches. in wet soil—it is susceptible to root rot.
choose ones with small fruit for bonsai. Hardiness/Location Frost hardy, zones 5–8. Fertilizing Lightly throughout the year unless
Hardiness/Location Frost hardy, zones 4–9. Protect it from deep freezing conditions and you want to push vigorous growth. If you are
Protect from deep freezes especially if it is intense sunlight: the delicate foliage may burn fertilizing heavily, ensure that a free-draining
in a small or shallow pot. Position in full sun if the soil dries out. soil is used.
except in extreme heat. Watering Do not allow it to dry out in hot Transplanting/Soil Do this every two to three
Watering Do not allow crabapples to dry out, weather; keep it moist in the growing season. years in spring. Use a normal deciduous mix.
especially when flowering or in fruit. Keep Fertilizing It is a very vigorous grower, so Pests/Diseases Fungal issues are a possibility;
them moist but not wet in winter. little fertilizer is required unless you are Phytophthora causes branch death.
Fertilizing Apply lightly in early spring, pause encouraging growth. Pruning/Styling As with other deciduous
for flowering and fruit setting; lightly Transplanting/Soil Transplant every two to trees. Similar to Chinese elm, clip and grow