Which tree stump is best for bonsai? Learn these three points!

Type selection:

If you want to see its stump, you can choose a plant with luxuriant branches and leaves, preferably one with twisted stems, small leaves, but abundant flowers and abundant fruits. For example: Pyracantha, Nandina domestica, Euonymus japonicus, Elaeagnus chinensis, Phoebe nanmu, Oak, and Bird's Nest, these are all evergreen varieties.

There are also deciduous varieties: Wisteria, Ulmus pumila, Small-leaved Acer truncatum, Acer truncatum, Crape Myrtle, Photinia chinensis, Geum japonica, Euonymus japonicus, etc. The deciduous varieties are also divided into winter and spring types, and their stumps are all suitable for bonsai.

Vitality selection:

How to tell whether a tree stump has strong vitality? Start with its bark. Slice the bark of the stump with a knife. The inside should be green, and there should be small drops of water oozing out. Then look at the branches. You can gently bend them to seep out, or you can clearly feel that they have high moisture after breaking them. Finally, look at the roots. After cutting them open, there should be small drops of water oozing out. Such a stump is very suitable for bonsai.

Appearance selection:

First of all, it must have a sturdy appearance, an upright posture, the whole plant must grow smoothly, and have many thin roots. Its leaves must be relatively broad and shiny, and the branches must be arranged in a certain order. There is no need for additional shortening or tying. Just a slight pruning can create a natural tree shape and it is suitable as a stump bonsai.

Note:

What needs special attention during the maintenance of tree stump bonsai is watering. The way of watering is not just to water the roots. Watering the leaves is also very important. It is best to choose plants with relatively small leaves for bonsai so that the proportions will not be out of balance.