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19-Mar-2004
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bonsaiTALK Expert
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Thyme And Rosemary
Yes, common herbs.
As I haven't seen any and I have some, I'm wondering why they don't seem to be trained as possible bonsai. I'm just guessing at the possibility of the rosemary but the thyme.......little flowers, little leaves. Actually it's trunk seems to have it's own natural contortion act going on all by itself. Any input on Do's, Don'ts, why or why not? Tx |
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19-Mar-2004
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Attila Soos
 Join Date: Jan-2002
Location: Los Angeles, California
Country: USA
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The main reason I can think of is their unpredictable response to root-pruning. Both species may suddenly die after a transplant/rootpruning for no apparent reason.
Considering this, people may be reluctant to invest too much time and effort working with them. Otherwise they are wonderful bonsai subjects. In their native Mediterranean region (Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal) they are quite popular as bonsai. Attila |
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20-Mar-2004
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Paul Berish
 
Join Date: Jun-2002
Location: north shore of Lake Superior
Country: Minnesota
USDA Zone: 3/4
Posts: 1,197
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Its true about the roots. But it still can be done.
rosemary (bonsai photo guide) #1 rosemary (bonsai photo guide) #2 three in Bonsaitalk members galleries I had two rosemary growing as bonsai, but only could get them going along for a few seasons at best. My problem is overwintering. During deep freezes here in the artic simulator, I would bring them indoors, where pests and insufficient watering would exact death upon them. Paul
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13-May-2005
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bonsaiTALK Journeyman
Join Date: May-2005
Location: Detroit
Country: U.S.
Posts: 38
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I this rosemary make great bonsai although they are not 2 traditional. A good stater tree for the novice
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13-May-2005
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bonsaiTALK Journeyman
Join Date: May-2005
Location: Detroit
Country: U.S.
Posts: 38
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I think rosemary make great bonsai although they are not 2 traditional. A good stater tree for the novice
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13-May-2005
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Attila Soos
Join Date: Jan-2002
Location: Los Angeles, California
Country: USA
Posts: 2,003
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I would bet on that it will not make it past the first 5 years. Edit: simply because making a mistake when rootpruning (not too careful, too much, or wrong season) and inadequate watering usually ends with the death of the rosemary. As novices, we all made a lot of those mistakes (and still do sometimes). Last edited by Attila : 13-May-2005 at 03:46 PM. |
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13-May-2005
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Enthusiast
Join Date: Feb-2005
Location: Carlsbad, California..coastal desert
Country: United States
USDA Zone: 11
Posts: 5,462
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I have a mame thyme and rosemary, will try to post pictures next week. And in a big pot in the yard I have two rosemary bushes that have a trunk caliper of at least 3", they are almost 10 years old. It's the weather....we are like the Mediterranean, no freezes here. The little mames may or may not live, however, they were 88 cents each, they grow quickly, and you can play around with them for fun. There was a website devoted to herbal bonsai, try google....
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