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iailU5 suitauit; iui uuiidcu tan ome from nursery stock or the wild. Consider hollies, pines including apanese black pine, cedars, flow■ring quince, pyracanthas, cotoneasers, junipers and some forms of >aks. Suitable selections have handlome bark with the trunks bearing ,he illusion of maturity.
Proportion Keeps
Appearance of Plant
The trunk should also have girth, jut remain in proportion to the en,ire tree, tapering gradually toward be top of the tree. Occasionally, one >r two of the main branches may be shortened to emphasize the vertical ine of the trunk, giving the trunk a balanced look.
The upper third of the root structure of a mature bonsai is often left exposed, creating the appearance of age. Twisted and gnarled roots can be straightened before repotting to achieve an aged appearance.
Bonsai can be classified into five basic styles: formal upright, in which the growth represents an upright specimen tree; informal upright, representing a gnarled, old tree; slanting, the main trunk slants at a 45 degree angle showing the effects of the elements; semi-cascading, the tree slants to a horizontal position; and full-cascade, representing a plant hanging over a cliff. When creating any of these forms, it is important to maintain a natural growth look.
Water and Fertilize
As Needed for
Healthy Plants
The same rules that apply to proper house plant care apply to bonsai care. Plants should be watered enough to prevent drying of roots. Apply fertilizer as needed to maintain healthy plants. When potting and repotting, use a loose potting soil mixture. Containers should have drainage holes.
A book on bonsai or a short course given by a nursery or continuing education center can get you started in bonsai. Bonsai societies can be found in many areas. Your Virginia Cooperative Extension agent or local nursery can help you get in touch with one.
(Dr. Diane Relf is a horticulture specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech.)
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