Bonsai Buxus Harlandii

Boxwood bonsai trees grow fast and may need to be pruned every now and then to create different styles.
Bonsai buxus harlandii. This species grows best in tropical and subtropical climates. Buxus harlandii bonsai tree displayed in a lovely ceramic pot and approximately 18 20cm tall. In nature the boxwood often grows with twisted trunks and branches. If in doubt provide winter protection.
Your bonsai tree has been grown in a state of the art greenhouse under precisely controlled conditions to achieve optimum health. It does inconspicuous green flowers and interesting light cream rough distinctive bark. 5 8 current stock. Winter winds can remove moisture from the leaves resulting in dehydration and bronzing.
The flowers are greenish yellow and attract bees. As bonsai has long grown mainly in taiwan. Buxus harlandii bonsai tree. Microphylla is also a good choice for bonsai but buxus harlandii is best because of its small leaves attractive fissured cork like bark and relative tolerant of warm indoors conditions.
There are more than 70 boxwood species but the european common boxwood buxus sempervirens and the chinese boxwood buxus harlandii are the ones most often styled as bonsai. Boxwood hedges on the other hand offer good material to be used as bonsai trees. All plant parts are poisonous. In northern areas it should be planted in a location protected from strong winds.
Your order will be carefully wrapped in a custom designed shipping carton and. It is not hardy however and must be taken indoors when temperatures fall below 40f. It is especially known for the impressive deep crevices in the bark which add to its appearance of age. Humidity tray 8 7 50 8 pruning shears 17 00.
But despite growing very quickly the leaves and stems do not thicken fast. Description mature buxus harlandii have some drought tolerance and better pest resistance than most boxwoods however has limited cold tolerance. Many different buxus varieties have been used to create bonsai over the years. Some bonsai enthusiasts may use older trees to start their bonsai.
Buxus harlandii or harland box is an evergreen in a family of over 70 boxwood species.