What's your favorite species for bonsai? :)

that-guy

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As a beginner I do not yet have a favourite, that and I'm indecisive about favourite anything. But what's your favorite species to work with and if you want to share why is it your favourite? :)
 

Vance Wood

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The Mugo Pine. Because I find them easy and rewarding to work with.
 

mat

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Ficus microcarpa. Tough plants that respond well to bonsai training.
 

Vance Wood

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Pines,they are so slow growing the masterpiece can take decades.

The masterpiece anything can take decades depending on the quality and configuration of the material you start with. The exception would be if one were to purchase a finished bonsai; I don't think that was the focus of the original question?
 

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Boxwood, very forgiving and develops pretty quickly (from older plants).

I also like; yaupon holly, Brazilian raintree, crape myrtle, elms, and some tropical trees.
 

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Hinoki Cypress, Junipers and Elms.
Hinoki Cypress and Junipers because they give the brain a good workout.
Elms because my brain hates to workout sometimes.
 

lordy

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I think my fave is Korean Hornbeam. Very unique ramification right out of the box.
 

Adair M

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Japanese Black Pine. The king of bonsai.
 

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I like the green ones that grow, also the kinds that flower too especially the evergreen and deciduous types. :rolleyes:

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that-guy

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Thanks for answering guys those gave me ideas about my next tree :) sorry I'm late I didn't have access to internet this weekend
 

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Junipers and Boxwoods. Junipers were the first Bonsai trees that I encountered and I still love working with them. I love deadwood features and Junipers lend themselves to that style. I love Kimura's work. Boxwoods because they are indestructible (almost) and plentiful from California hedges (free too!!).
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I like zelkova the best so far.They just grow like weeds and it does not take much to make them look vibrant.Great fall color too.And I also like that you can make a tree in around 1.5 years.I think the bigger ones are fabulous too though.
 

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Wee

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I'm partial to the free ones right now....So far the best part of Bonsai for me has been collecting trees/shrubs that were doomed for the dumpster. I'm not sure how much I will ever care for refining these into real bonsai, but I do like looking at the finished product and would love to own some. My next adventure I'm planning is to collect some nice bald cypress.

Brian

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