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Lots of viable options there. *I think I would steer clear of the Thuja. *

Check out the leaf size on some of the deciduous trees as they can be pretty broad. *Leaves can be reduced quite a lot through container culture, but it's nice to start with something that's proportional to begin with.

Junipers are a common choice for bonsai because of the fine needles and they take well to pruning and shaping. *Might need some protection from the worst of your winter.

I agree that the larches would be fine trees. Keep in mind that they are deciduous conifers though. That throws some people off. Walter Pall has three excellent larches in the Gallery this month that you can find by clicking on any of the trees in the upper left corner of the site.

13-Mar-2002	#5
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,745	Re: Which one to get? Lots of viable options there. I think I would steer clear of the Thuja. Check out the leaf size on some of the deciduous trees as they can be pretty broad. Leaves can be reduced quite a lot through container culture, but it's nice to start with something that's proportional to begin with. Junipers are a common choice for bonsai because of the fine needles and they take well to pruning and shaping. Might need some protection from the worst of your winter. I agree that the larches would be fine trees. Keep in mind that they are deciduous conifers though. That throws some people off. Walter Pall has three excellent larches in the Gallery this month that you can find by clicking on any of the trees in the upper left corner of the site. __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!