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You might want to start with trees which are known to take the Texas heat such Chinese elm, Texas cedar elm or yaupon holly. All can become fine shohin bonsai. Pomegranate are also good. Look for 'Emperor'. It has small leaves and fruit. Satsuki azaleas should do o.k. in S.A. Look for ones with small flowers. Proportions are all important in shohin bonsai. A consideration with quince is leaf burn. The ones I've worked with tend to burn in our Texas summer heat.

Terry

3-Sep-2007	#5
Terry W bonsaiTALK Neophyte Join Date: Dec-2004 Location: Austin. Texas USDA Zone: 8-9 AHS Heat Zone: 9 Posts: 7	You might want to start with trees which are known to take the Texas heat such Chinese elm, Texas cedar elm or yaupon holly. All can become fine shohin bonsai. Pomegranate are also good. Look for 'Emperor'. It has small leaves and fruit. Satsuki azaleas should do o.k. in S.A. Look for ones with small flowers. Proportions are all important in shohin bonsai. A consideration with quince is leaf burn. The ones I've worked with tend to burn in our Texas summer heat. Terry