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Don't do it. Irish Moss isn't moss. Its Arenaria. If you get it to live, it will get into your bonsai pots and you will never get rid of it. Or do it. Source is correct. Lots of water. Also, organic soil amendments.

Hophornbeam tend to have less muscular/fluted trunks, with some flaking with age. American Hornbeam tend to have the muscular/fluted trunks.

Judy, Sounds like good advice. May have to start using it. But it didn't come from me! Regards, Martin

Aftercare will be more important than shipping time. If it has active growth, reintroduce it to hot, direct sun a little at a time, giving it more sun gradually.

I'd give it this year to grow and layer next year

If you are really looking for tropical, Campbells Nursery on South Blvd usually has some potted in ceramic with at least basic styling, some more. Bonsai Learning Center is the best resource in the area for classes, supplies and inspiration. Only open by appointment. Regards, Martin

Contact Brad Russell at the Bonsai Learning Center. Regards, Martin

I have found that the more growth one gets above the layer point, the better the results at the layer point. Regards, Martin

You need to be clear about what you want. Carpinus orientalis is Oriental hornbeam and is from the Mediterranean. It is what Walter Pall (and others) is growing. He shares progression threads of them here. They are not Korean hornbeam, Carpinus turc or koreana. From Wikipedia "Carpinus...

Davidson is very nice. North side of Charlotte. Lake Norman and Mooresville are also nice on the North side. Bonsai Learning Center is Mooresville. I am South side in Waxhaw area. Regards, Martin

What town/city. Charlotte's a big place. If you have roots in Asheville, the NC Arboretum would be a fine place to donate you PNW natives. They have temp controlled winter storage for their collection. Regards, Martin

Nice to finally see them. I think they have been open a fair while, but I was out of town.

Getting closer.

Thanks, yes. It was pruned to start some movement and then was allowed to grow for a year. Was wired 2018 to place some more movement. Regards, Martin

Here is a 5 year old pitch pine seedling I've been growing since it was a 1 year old seedling. It's been in the 1gl pot for 2 years now. Planning to pot it into a training pot this Spring with the goal of eventually making it into a shohin.

Merry Christmas to you Adair! Well composed. Here is a picture from mine in NC. It is a cutting I rooted from what I remember as a seedling. It has not bloomed for me yet, so I am excited to see what exactly it produces after waiting about 8 years Regards, Martin

Old school Yankee Trader stuff right there. Merry Christmas. Regards, Martin

The resurrected Bonsai Auctions page allows more posts per week, I believe 6 of which can have a value under $20 and 6 of which can be over $20. Anyway, it is in the rules/pinned post

So, there are now 2 sites named Bonsai Auctions on Facebook? One asking for 3% donations and one not? Regards, Martin

Lars, I tried to buy that tree from Larry about 5 years ago when I had some money, but he wouldn't sell it. When he would sell it, I no longer had enough money. Congrats. I really like that one. It was grown by the Growing Grounds in the ground before Larry acquired it from Mark. Regards, Martin

Kannapolis can't keep a secret.

SM, You will find Akadama and cascade pots. Orange Dream is doubtful unless you reach out to a vendor or 2 and see if one has one they can bring/acquire for you. I do not believe I have seen one at the Silhouette Show so far. Regards, Martin

DK!, Hard to tell. Looks like it may be a Yaupon Holly. Regards, Martin

Adair, Indeed! Regards, Martin