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The Best of Bonsai Seeds

Bonsai is an art form that has been around for almost 2,000 years. Taking care of bonsai trees is a fun and relaxing hobby. Bonsai Trees are normal trees, grown from seed or cuttings that are trimmed and trained to be miniature versions. A live Bonsai is a living, growing, breathing piece of art. 
There are a few options to get a Bonsai, we are choosing to grow your tree from seed. It takes patience and diligence over many years, but it is even more rewarding to know you grew it from seed!. We recommend researching about growing Bonsai if you are a beginner to avoid disappointments. 

Features of the Tree 

The Trunk - A thick trunk with twists and texture displaying age and character will give the impression that your tree is older than it really is. The goal is to make your tree look as old and close to a miniature real tree as possible. 

Pruning or Trimming is key to keep the tree in its miniature shape. You can be creative, to develop a visually appealing tree, by pruning every few months leaving time to heal in between. 

Watering: This critical step happens when the soil needs it, there is no regular schedule; every tree may be different. Never wait until the soil is bone dry. 

Bonsai is a very fun and rewarding hobby and art form for everyday life. Taking care of a tree and having maximum control is an experience we recommend to everyone. For people with small spaces, who like to take care of things, and learn a new skill!

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Bald Cypress Bonsai

Taxodium distichum grows best in wet/soggy conditions so would need frequent watering. The tree can achieve 36 inches of growth in just one year making it a good bonsai specimen. 

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Hinoki Cypress Bonsai

Hinoki Cypress Bonsai, Chamaecyparis obtusa features thick tighter foliage making it a great bonsai for training as the foliage can be easily formed.

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Eastern Red Cedar Bonsai

This Bonsai, Juniper virginiana is a sturdy, resilient tree making it perfect for beginners. The limbs can be bent and twisted when young and forced into odd shapes for an appealing bonsai.

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Tamarack, American Larch Bonsai

American Larch or Tamarack considered a superior Larch species, Larix laricina, is a popular bonsai because their trunks grow thick when young.

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Japanese Larch Bonsai

Larix kaempferi makes a beautiful bonsai due to its fast growth, attractive young foliage, brilliant fall color, hardy cold-climate tree and easy to shap

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Japanese Black Pine Bonsai

Pinus thunbergii Bonsai make an amazing bonsai because of their rough bark on the truck makes them look old early on.

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Japanese White Pine Bonsai

Pinus parviflora, is an outdoor bonsai needed a dormant winter period. The bark is a brown with interesting texture making this tree a desirable bonsai. 

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Mugo Pine Bonsai

Pinus mugo mughus has small dark green evergreen needles helping it to look great all year. This Bonsai is a good one for beginners because it is low-maintenance, a slow grower, and has a burly frame.

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Scots, Scotch Pine Bonsai

Pinus sylvestris is very vigorous, resilient and tolerant, an ideal species for beginners. It tolerates hard pruning and naturally form a literati-type shape. Hardy zones 308 and protect form long freeze, provide full sun and ventilation. Easy to propagate from seed.

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Coastal Redwood Bonsai

Sequoia sempervirens, beauty is in its natural character. They prefer moist climates and semi-shade in the summer months with winter protection.

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Common, English Yew Bonsai

Taxus baccata, is popular with wet climates. Protect from freezing since roots are fleshy and tender. They thrive with regular watering.

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Japanese Yew Bonsai

Japanese Yew is a great bonsai for beginners. One of the main features of the Yew is its peeling bark, making the tree look old, a good quality for Bonsai. Yews tolerate a wide range of conditions, they do prefer cooler climates and grow best in temperate-to-cold zones.

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