What are some good plants to use to make bonsai trees?

Question

i've been thinking of starting to do this...can someone give me some suggestions as to what plants make good bonsai trees?

Answer 1

Woody Herbs, Azalea's ,

Just remember they are not houseplants

Answer 2

Most any plant that will develop a woody stem is suitable for bonsai training.

You can have either indoor or outdoor bonsai depending on what type of plant you are working with.

Some good choices to start out with - easy to work with and affordable

Indoor

   Ficus Benjimana or Retusa

   Scheffelera

   Serissa

Outdoor

   Juniper Procumbens Nana

   Japanese Holly - Hetzi or Helleri

   Azaela - Gumpo White or Pink

If you want outdoor plants - look for the words "compacta", "nana" or "pygmy" in the name to mean a smaller growing plant.

Once you pick a plant, or preferably before, it would be a good idea to read up on bonsai culture. It's an extensive form of horticulture mixed with art. There are many different paths you can take.

Answer 3

A lot of your junipers will do, upright growing rosemary, mock orange, japanese maples.

Answer 4

Dogwoods - Pink Princess, Florida

Japanese Boxwood

Magnolias

Japanese Laceleaf Hybrids

the Cypresses - Leyland, Italian

Answer 5

Take a look at the plants on this site for examples of good prospects. They have great care info too.

http://www.american-bonsai.com