Hi guys iv become intrested in the mame bonsai form and have decided maybe one day to have a go at creating one but I've been trying to do some research on the Internet on the best species ways to create and maintain a mame for the novice as I bet there difficult to develop and maintain. but the info on the net ive managed to find out there seems basic and few and far between. So my question is does anyone know of any good sources of information and advice the more detailed the better. And what species would be best to develop into mame in the uk I currently have maple, juniper and pine trees so have experience and im patient and willing to learn before jumping in at the deep end.
So many ways to start a mini/mame , you can start from seed, cuttings,layers or any other way you can think of.
Layering or taking a cutting from an already established section of a good bonsai provides good material,especially when
thinning or reducing a tree which has become too dense with branching.
Starting with smaller sized stock and training in a normal Bonsai fashion only on a smaller scale.
Taking the plunge into mame is the first biggest step after that it's just practice and more practice.
Watering is one thing which will require practice and probably some patience to grasp but careful thinking
like protecting from harsh overhead temps can help alot.
Trees like ficus, juniper, olives and deciduous Trees like hawthorn and elms etc.
Mini/mame's are lots of fun so give em a shot