I am unsure if this tree is good for bonsai, if the trunk taper is OK? It's $10.98 at Home Depot by Jackie1376 bonsai 3 Comments lursaofduras 2 weeks ago Could you dig down a bit around the trunk area to make sure there isn’t a graft? I’ve gotten burned on that with online nursery purchases… Chudmont 2 weeks ago Yes. Many people use Dwarf Alberta Spruce for bonsai. They can make cool looking upright styles if done right.The price is good. Usually you’ll see a lot more of these around Christmas time and they usually go for $20-30.PLEASE, if you buy it, don’t butcher it right away. Research the best seasons for heavy pruning and repotting. cbobgo 2 weeks ago They can be challenging. They don’t hold well after wiring, have to be rewired multiple times.But for them price, not much to loseWrite A CommentYou must be logged in to post a comment.
lursaofduras 2 weeks ago Could you dig down a bit around the trunk area to make sure there isn’t a graft? I’ve gotten burned on that with online nursery purchases…
Chudmont 2 weeks ago Yes. Many people use Dwarf Alberta Spruce for bonsai. They can make cool looking upright styles if done right.The price is good. Usually you’ll see a lot more of these around Christmas time and they usually go for $20-30.PLEASE, if you buy it, don’t butcher it right away. Research the best seasons for heavy pruning and repotting.
cbobgo 2 weeks ago They can be challenging. They don’t hold well after wiring, have to be rewired multiple times.But for them price, not much to lose
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Could you dig down a bit around the trunk area to make sure there isn’t a graft? I’ve gotten burned on that with online nursery purchases…
Yes. Many people use Dwarf Alberta Spruce for bonsai. They can make cool looking upright styles if done right.
The price is good. Usually you’ll see a lot more of these around Christmas time and they usually go for $20-30.
PLEASE, if you buy it, don’t butcher it right away. Research the best seasons for heavy pruning and repotting.
They can be challenging. They don’t hold well after wiring, have to be rewired multiple times.
But for them price, not much to lose