We are now in Sylvania

 

We are now in Sylvania

Times available by appointment only

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The tiny forests that could save endangered trees

 The tiny forests that could save endangered trees

 

Willow Leaf Ficus

Willow Leaf Ficus

Ficus salicifolia, Ficus neriifolia, Ficus subulata
and even Ficus mexicana ........................ now: Ficus salicaria

Willow Leaf Fig thrives on heat, humidity, and sunlight. And is ideal for the banyan style, depicting a beautiful forest. The banyan style is one in which the tree has aerial roots that become trunks in addition to the "main trunk". During the winter, even with added humidity, don't panic if the leaves slowly fall off. It is resting. Treat it like a dormant deciduous tree, reduce water and give no food. In the spring it will grow new leaves. The tree responds well to wiring but if the tree is growing vigorously can scar rather quickly. The tree can also be grown using the clip and grow technique. It thrives in shallow pots and hardly needs any roots for growth. The Willow Leaf Ficus sometimes makes a small fig. Regular defoliation can help develop ramification, cut the leaves just above the petiole.

I started training this tree as a bonsai in 1993

We are now in Sylvania

 

We are now in Sylvania

Times available by appointment only

Call or e-mail us to visit our farm to make your selection.

23 AUGUST 2025 Make and Take a Bonsai Class Bonsai and Brews

February 2025 Make and Take a Bonsai Class

 SATURDAY 01 February 2025 

AT 10 AM – 3 PM

Make and Take a Bonsai Class

 at Bonsai Beginnings

Make and take home your own little tree as you learn the history and techniques of growing beautiful Tropical Bonsai (ficus, Portulacaria, schefflera) Bonsai with expert Luigi Trapani. @ Noon We Will Break, Bring a picnic lunch if you like. Cost: $75 per person- includes soil, wire, and use of bonsai tools. Then purchase the bonsai tree and bonsai pot of your choice at the class; various aged trees and appropriately sized pots are available.

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07 December 2024 Make and Take a Bonsai Class at Bonsai Beginnings

 SATURDAY 07 December 2024 

AT 10 AM – 3 PM

Make and Take a Bonsai Class

 at Bonsai Beginnings

Make and take home your own little tree as you learn the history and techniques of growing beautiful Tropical Bonsai (ficus, Portulacaria, schefflera) Bonsai with expert Luigi Trapani. @ Noon We Will Break, Bring a picnic lunch if you like. Cost: $75 per person- includes soil, wire, and use of bonsai tools. Then purchase the bonsai tree and bonsai pot of your choice at the class; various aged trees and appropriately sized pots are available.

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Brazilian Raintree

Chloroleucon tortum

Hibiscus tiliaceus

Sea Hibiscus

Crimson Bullhorn Acacia 

Acacia cornigera 

August 2024 Make and Take a Bonsai Class at Bonsai Beginnings

 SATURDAY, 24 August 2024 

AT 10 AM – 3 PM

Make and Take a Bonsai Class

 at Bonsai Beginnings

Make and take home your own little tree as you learn the history and techniques of growing beautiful Tropical Bonsai (ficus, Portulacaria, schefflera) Bonsai with expert Luigi Trapani. @ Noon We Will Break, Bring a picnic lunch if you like. Cost: $75 per person- includes soil, wire, and use of bonsai tools. Then purchase the bonsai tree and bonsai pot of your choice at the class; various aged trees and appropriately sized pots are available.

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Brazilian Raintree

Chloroleucon tortum

Hibiscus tiliaceus

Sea Hibiscus

Crimson Bullhorn Acacia 

Acacia cornigera 

The Next Course SATURDAY, 24 August 2024 AT 10 AM – 4 PM

 SATURDAY, 24 August 2024 

AT 10 AM – 3 PM

Make and Take a Bonsai Class

 at Bonsai Beginnings

Make and take home your own little tree as you learn the history and techniques of growing beautiful Tropical Bonsai (ficus, Portulacaria, schefflera) Bonsai with expert Luigi Trapani. @ Noon We Will Break, Bring a picnic lunch if you like. Cost: $75 per person- includes soil, wire, and use of bonsai tools. Then purchase the bonsai tree and bonsai pot of your choice at the class; various aged trees and appropriately sized pots are available.

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Brazilian Raintree

Chloroleucon tortum

Hibiscus tiliaceus

Sea Hibiscus

Crimson Bullhorn Acacia 

Acacia cornigera 

Chloroleucon tortum

Brazilian Raintree

The unique features of this species such as the twisted trunk, exfoliating bark, and delicate compound leaves made it an ideal candidate for bonsai. In the United States BRT grown as a bonsai can be traced to the late Jim Moody of Jupiter Bonsai.

 Chloroleucon tortum need well-drained soils and regular watering, especially in hot dry weather. Use lukewarm water, and don't over-water. 

Directional pruning maintains the desired shape and size of this bonsai. When trimming branches, cut back to just above a node to prevent die-back of the branch. Trees may be heavily pruned and will back-bud on older branches. Younger branches are very flexible and respond well to wiring. Thorns growing on the trunk and primary branches may be removed and will not grow back in the same location. Re-pot during the warm summer months.

Bonsai Class July 20, 2024

Make and take home your own little tree as you learn the history and techniques of growing beautiful Tropical Bonsai (Shefflera, Portulacaria afra, ficus, etc) with expert Luigi Trapani. Cost: $75 per person- includes soil, wire, and use of bonsai tools. Then purchase the bonsai tree and bonsai pot of your choice at the class. Various aged trees and appropriately sized pots are available. Bring a picnic lunch.

BRT can be grown in USDA Zones 9-11. In cold regions keep indoors in a bright spot to protect from frost and freezing..

Make and Take a Bonsai Class at Bonsai Beginnings

 SATURDAY, 20 July 2024 

AT 10 AM – 3 PM

Make and Take a Bonsai Class

 at Bonsai Beginnings

Make and take home your own little tree as you learn the history and techniques of growing beautiful Tropical Bonsai (ficus, portulicaria. schefflera) Bonsai with expert Luigi Trapani. @ Noon We Will Break, Bring a picnic lunch if you like. Cost: $75 per person- includes soil, wire, and use of bonsai tools. Then purchase the bonsai tree and bonsai pot of your choice at the class; various aged trees and appropriately sized pots are available.

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April Make and Take a Bonsai Class

 SATURDAY, 20 April 2024 AT 10 AM – 3 PM

Make and Take a Bonsai Class at Bonsai Beginnings

Make and take home your own little tree as you learn the history and techniques of growing beautiful Bonsai with expert Luigi Trapani. @ Noon We Will Break, Bring a picnic lunch if you like. Cost: $75 per person- includes soil, wire, and use of bonsai tools. Then purchase the bonsai tree and bonsai pot of your choice at the class; various aged trees and appropriately sized pots are available.

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 SATURDAY, March 23, 2024 AT 10 AM – 4 PM

Make and Take a Bonsai Class at Bonsai Beginnings

Make and take home your own little tree as you learn the history and techniques of growing beautiful Bonsai with expert Luigi Trapani. @ Noon We Will Break, Bring a picnic lunch if you like. Cost: $75 per person- includes soil, wire, and use of bonsai tools. Then purchase the bonsai tree and bonsai pot of your choice at the class; various aged trees and appropriately sized pots are available.

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Make and Take a Bonsai Class at Bonsai Beginnings

 SATURDAY, February 24, 2024 AT 10 AM – 4 PM

Make and Take a Bonsai Class at Bonsai Beginnings

Make and take home your own little tree as you learn the history and techniques of growing beautiful Bonsai with expert Luigi Trapani. @ Noon We Will Break, Bring a picnic lunch if you like. Cost: $75 per person- includes soil, wire, and use of bonsai tools. Then purchase the bonsai tree and bonsai pot of your choice at the class; various aged trees and appropriately sized pots are available.

To Register 

Make and Take your own little tree September 16, 2023

$53.50

Saturday

September 16, 2023

Make and take home your own little tree as you learn the history and techniques of growing beautiful Tropical Bonsai with expert Luigi Trapani.

Make and Take a Bonsai Class at Bonsai Beginnings (Tropical Trees)

Register

Cost: $53.50 per person- includes soil, wire, and use of bonsai tools.

Then purchase the bonsai tree and bonsai pot of your choice at the class

Various aged trees appropriately sized pots are available. 

Bring a picnic lunch. 

Make and Take a Bonsai Class at Bonsai Beginnings (Tropical Trees) July 15, 2023

$53.50

July 15, 2023

Make and take home your own little tree as you learn the history and techniques of growing beautiful Tropical Bonsai with expert Luigi Trapani.

Make and Take a Bonsai Class at Bonsai Beginnings (Tropical Trees)

Register

Cost: $53.50 per person- includes soil, wire, and use of bonsai tools.

Then purchase the bonsai tree and bonsai pot of your choice at the class

Various aged trees appropriately sized pots are available. Bring a picnic lunch.