Have You Tried Growing Outdoor Bonsai Trees?

By: Lee Dobbins

Many people choose to decorate the interior of their homes with bonsai trees due to their uniqueness. However, these plants are equally beautiful when used as part of your outdoor landscaping. Outdoor bonsai trees are true bonsais. The main differences between indoor and outdoor bonsai trees is the scale of the outdoor tree and the challenges it will face in the outside environment.

The types of trees that are usually kept indoors and flourish are a kind of tropical tree. The indoor environment is what they are best suited for. It does not hurt them to be placed outdoors for short periods of time in the spring or late summer.

There are normally two categories of outside Bonsai trees. In making outdoor bonsai trees, only a few species are used. These include both evergreens, such as Pine and Juniper, and deciduous trees that lose their leaves in autumn. Evergreen trees also go dormant in winter, but do not lose their greenery. Instead, they will not grow again until spring.

When planted outdoors, Bonsai trees can be placed in containers or directly into the ground. Outdoor Bonsais should not be kept indoors for long periods of time, but they will need protection outdoors because of frost. It is crucial to keep your outdoor Bonsai well watered. Check to see if the soil is damp underneath its dry surface.

Also, due to the change in the environment, these trees may experience some changes after being purchased by an individual. Before making any major changes for the tree, give it several weeks to acclimate. Some of these changes could be yellow leaves which might fall off. But in most cases it is only temporary.

Bonsai trees, like any other kind of trees, need to be regularly trimmed and pruned. When these trees are old enough and their roots already filled the container, they should be repotted so as they will again have a room for growth.

The water level of the tree in a container can be monitored easily. Using a finger, feel for moisture in the soil about an inch deep. If the soil is dry, water the outdoor Bonsai tree until the water travels out the bottom of the container. In-ground trees can be watered according to typical rainfall for the region or by using individual judgment. Care must be taken when watering the outdoor Bonsai trees in the winter. The temperature must be at least 45 degrees F. Otherwise, the tree may be damaged.

Outdoor Bonsai trees are gaining in popularity as well as indoors. Many people have a few, sometimes more. Growing the outdoor tree is a rewarding pastime and give you a beautiful yard that you can enjoy for years to come.

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