Bonsai Trees...

The_Dude · Post by **The_Dude** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:46 am

Anybody here have one?

I've wanted one since I was a youngster (thank you, Karate Kid!) and I'm looking to invest in one soon.

Any tips?

Garr · Post by **Garr** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:47 am

I don't have a bonzai tree, but I regularly trim the bush.

Post by **cwallace** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:48 am

Funny you should ask...I am looking into them myself for my new office...

I will get some more research and let you know...

Chris

The_Dude · Post by **The_Dude** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:49 am

cwallace wrote:Funny you should ask...I am looking into them myself for my new office...

I will get some more research and let you know...

Chris

I know that basically ANY tree can be grown into a bonsai tree. I've done just a little research on them and that's about all the info I retained.

Post by **cwallace** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:54 am

I found a bunch of cool sites that sell them and info accordingly...

Chris

Al Quandt · Post by **Al Quandt** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:15 pm

I havent found anyone in the Fort who does it. I saw a handfull of places while living in Florida but I dont ever recall one there.

Shrugie · Post by **Shrugie** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 1:33 pm

The_Dude wrote:
cwallace wrote:Funny you should ask...I am looking into them myself for my new office...

I will get some more research and let you know...

Chris
I know that basically ANY tree can be grown into a bonsai tree. I've done just a little research on them and that's about all the info I retained.

This is true but from everything I've read takes years. You're better off buying one that's already grown.

The_Dude · Post by **The_Dude** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 1:57 pm

Shrugie wrote:
The_Dude wrote:
cwallace wrote:Funny you should ask...I am looking into them myself for my new office...

I will get some more research and let you know...

Chris
I know that basically ANY tree can be grown into a bonsai tree. I've done just a little research on them and that's about all the info I retained.
This is true but from everything I've read takes years. You're better off buying one that's already grown.

Ahhh...I was wondering that. I figured it would take a while.

Thanks for the info!

The_Dude · Post by **The_Dude** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:33 pm

kimaliz wrote:I havent found anyone in the Fort who does it. I saw a handfull of places while living in Florida but I dont ever recall one there.

Lowe's sells them.

zenmandan · Post by **zenmandan** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 4:21 pm

I'd recommend buying. I've had friends that have grown them, but to get the real Bonsai "look" takes a LONG time, and a ton of patience and work. There are places that sell trees that are anywhere from a few years to 75 years old and up, and range in price from $30 to $1500+. Best of luck in your search. Post some pictures if you get one.

deek · Post by **deek** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 4:32 pm

Well, the "point" of a bonsai is the patience and the practice/work.

If you just want something that kinda looks like one, you can find small trees at places like Householder's, Geoglein's or other local nurseries around town...I see them every year and they are pretty cheap.

The_Dude · Post by **The_Dude** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 4:36 pm

I haven't decided. I love the way they look but I'm trying to decide whether or not I do have the patience to grow one from a seed.

I'm leaning towards purchasing one that's 3+ years old...for my first one. Maybe I'll start from scratch for my 2nd.

Post by **cwallace** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:20 pm

Yeah..I would definitely get one that is a few years old and work with it. From seed will drive you nuts most likely...

You will grow tired of it before it does anything...

Chris

G Fresh · Post by **G Fresh** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:19 pm

You should go see Roger the Shrubber. I hear he's got a great selection and he'll also help you appease any weird knights who may want you to chop down a tree with a herring.

Krieves · Post by **Krieves** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:52 pm

G Fresh wrote:You should go see Roger the Shrubber. I hear he's got a great selection and he'll also help you appease any weird knights who may want you to chop down a tree with a herring.

LOL!