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Singleton,
I am also a hoosier just north of INDY. You may want to 1st decide if you'd like to try tropicals or other. Chinese Elms are nice becasue they're tough and can be cared for indoors as a tropial would or wintered outside as a deciduous would. I would also find a club to join.

How far are you from INDY?

A maple (or other deciduous native) might also be a nice choice for starter material for someone in the midwest. It would allow you to learn to care for something seasonally. Junipers are nice and cheap and good practice for pruning and wiring.

Just some thoughts.....Good luck.

4-Feb-2006	#4
Neild bonsaiTALK Artisan Join Date: Oct-2005 Location: Westfield, Indiana Country: United States Posts: 130	Singleton, I am also a hoosier just north of INDY. You may want to 1st decide if you'd like to try tropicals or other. Chinese Elms are nice becasue they're tough and can be cared for indoors as a tropial would or wintered outside as a deciduous would. I would also find a club to join. How far are you from INDY? A maple (or other deciduous native) might also be a nice choice for starter material for someone in the midwest. It would allow you to learn to care for something seasonally. Junipers are nice and cheap and good practice for pruning and wiring. Just some thoughts.....Good luck.