Is There A Type Of Tree I Can Get That Looks Like A Large Bonsai Tree?
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I want to plant a bunch of trees in my back yard (I have a big back yard). And the shape of the tree is important. I’m going for a Bonsai tree look, but obviously want something larger. Preferably, I want an evergreen tree that will get no larger than about 8 feet tall, with an 8 feet spread, and that has a “flattened” horizontal shape. Any ideas?
Thanks.
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The tree used in a lot of bonsai that you see sold is a Juniper. You can also use japanese maple
try a Boddhi tree. Its eastern look would probably match your tastes.
do you know some of these trees are over 100 years old they get that way from years of pruning and grafting and cost in excess of thousands of dollars..but the best looking little trees for a yard i would have to say is the japanese maple trees still a tad costly but call local nurseries and they will have books as well as maples themselves
A bonsai is not a type of tree. it’s just a name for a hobby or art form. It means ‘tree in a pot’.
A bonsai can be any type of tree,of course one that would survive in the environment you would keep it in.
To gkeep it miniature, you need to prune/cut it often.
Wiring helps new branches set in place, hence train it.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonsai
It’s my understanding that there is no such thing as a “Bonsai” tree, that is the name given to the craft of growing and “training” dwarfed, ornamental shaped trees and shrubs.
Good Luck!
Junipers are good; they are easy to shape. Mexican Olives are also nice plants to use.