Bonsai trees
The Silver Birch BonsaiPublished: 12/26/2007 (mm/dd/yyyy) Latin name Betula pendula Common name Silver Birch Description The tree's trunk is white with black warts and smaller branches. The branches grow up, but the ends are dropping. Leaves grow converse on the opposite sides just after the blossoming in April and May and they are triangle shaped. In the fall their green colour turn into yellow and orange. sponsored links Type outdoor (all bonsai trees except indoor specimens) Maintenance: Light: It needs lightly place, but it should not overheat during hot days. Temperature and exposure It tolerates European winter temperatures, but it should be planted in the garden or in a bigger box and should be isolated. Pruning and forming The bigger cuttings have to be treated, because they can easily get an infection. If you want to have a natural looking tree, the younger branches should be wired down. Ends of the bonsai are not so heavy, so they are not falling down. Soil and replanting Silver Birch donīt have any special demand on the soil, but excess of the water should leak out of the pot. You should replant and cut down the roots in spring. Watering and fertilization It should be watered enough with water from the water-supply, or with a combination of water from the pipe and rain water. You should fertilize it every two weeks from April to September. Reproduction It could be grown from the seed, or by cuttings. Styles This Birch can by used for all of the Japan styles. Pictures This is a place for pictures of real Ficus bonsai trees. If you have any, send us them and they will be published with your copyright and link to your site if necessary. This article has been viewed 5150 time(s). We recommend you to visit: |