WTB - Bonzai tree - in philly area

[freeskierrocket]

small to med size....setup / potted pls and in good shape...Pics pls

I know i can find them at the mall at the chinese shop but they were pricey!!! was wondering if anybody has one for sale and / or know where a good spot is to buy one local or online if there are any....


p.s. will trade for NGT

 

[santoury]

Hello
You might have noticed my plant selling thread? If not, check it out. I have some awesome trees that would fit your need, but they are not yet "true" Bonsai - which means they are in the preliminary stages, where you would want to work with them to get the shape you desire. (In a sense, this is more desirable than buying something "ready made" - The ones at the shop are expensive because they have already had several years of work put into them.
Take a look at my plant thread, or tell me what type of tree you are interested in and I can help you out.
Thanks

 

[freeskierrocket]

Hello
You might have noticed my plant selling thread? If not, check it out. I have some awesome trees that would fit your need, but they are not yet "true" Bonsai - which means they are in the preliminary stages, where you would want to work with them to get the shape you desire. (In a sense, this is more desirable than buying something "ready made" - The ones at the shop are expensive because they have already had several years of work put into them.
Take a look at my plant thread, or tell me what type of tree you are interested in and I can help you out.
Thanks

allright I will check out your site...thank you I was hoping for ready made as you say because i am a plant / tree noob and dont want to have it die as it is not matured yet.... but will most definatley check out your site....

p.s. I should probably check out a "care sheet" as i am really a plant / tree noob as stated earlier

 

[santoury]

Hi again,
Each type of tree is different, so a generalized care sheet won't get you very far in the long-term. (In fact, I cannot tell you how many people kill their NEWLY purchased "ready made" bonsai by underwatering them.)
If you could tell me some types of trees that attract you, I will be more than happy to give you long-term care help for the tree to ensure that you have it for... well... your whole life

 

[santoury]

In addition, for a "first" - I would recommend a dedicuous tree (as opposed to an evergreen, such as the common Junpiers, which are probably what you were seeing at the store.) Evergreens need to be watered once or twice daily on warm/hot days (less in winter, but still) There are also tropical trees that won't "go to sleep" which would fit your need nicely.

 

[freeskierrocket]

Chinese Plum Yew - Cephalotaxus sinensis - Awesome plant - this is very rare, and new for me. These have long, glossy dark green, SOFT! needles, on crazy looking branches. This species is more bushy, and grows slow. Offering 2 to 4 year olds, 5 inches to 8 inches. They make an excellent hedge, specimen, or awesome bonsai. $24. each, 2 for $45.

Fortunei Plum Yew - Cephalotaxus fortunei - Same as above, but almost a weeping habit, the branches are often longer than the tree is tall - WILD WILD LOOKING! These SCREAM Bonsai potential. Very rare. $28. each, 2 for $50.

Special offer: Get one of each Plum Yew species for $50.

are these less / more prone to plant murder!!!

p.s. I will google for pics unless you have some handy.

what is your prefered payment method?

 

[freeskierrocket]

Yo santoury is it true these plum yew trees get 20+' tall???

little too big for a "desktop" plant, no??

.............I just googled.........

 

[santoury]

Here are some google pics I found for you. They are both quite similar. The C. sinensis have been a little slow, but the C. fortunei has been quite hearty for me.
May I suggest one of the fortunei and possibly one or two of the other non-evergreen trees? (These I would include for free.)

You would, then, need to choose a pot that you like. I can help you with the whole process.

(The first two are C. sinensis, second two are C. fortunei)

 

[santoury]

You beat me to it...
Adult, mature size is 16 to 18 feet, yes, (VERY slow growing) but the whole idea of a bonsai is to keep it miniature - as in, 1 to 3 feet tall. This is applicable for ALL types of trees used for Bonsai.

 

[santoury]

Tell you what - why don't we work something out with some of my "easier" trees - have some fun with them, and in a couple months when you feel more confident, go with one of the more unusual trees (such as the Cephalotaxus) How does that sound? I would hate to have your first Bonsai experience be a disappointment.