Bonsai Cowboy
Seedling
In with some 6+ foot magnolia trees at home depot were these two little ones, called Magnolia Jane. I smart-phoned 'em real quick and decided I'd take one home, just in case
I've read some general guidance/experiences about bonsai for magnolias, but no mention of this specific species. Apparently it's a smaller magnolia species - a hybrid created in the 50's and a member of the "little girl" group.
I'll probably be repotting her this weekend and I'll have pics from that experience to share. I'll be putting the story on my site, Bonsai Cowboy, as well. For now, I've got pics of the tree straight from the Depot, and a little root exploration right when I got her home. I couldn't help myself...
See all the pics here.
I've read some general guidance/experiences about bonsai for magnolias, but no mention of this specific species. Apparently it's a smaller magnolia species - a hybrid created in the 50's and a member of the "little girl" group.
I'll probably be repotting her this weekend and I'll have pics from that experience to share. I'll be putting the story on my site, Bonsai Cowboy, as well. For now, I've got pics of the tree straight from the Depot, and a little root exploration right when I got her home. I couldn't help myself...
See all the pics here.