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26-Jun-2007
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bonsaiTALK Journeyman
 Join Date: Jan-2004
Location: Palos Verdes Estates
Country: United States
Posts: 39
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Manzanita - Arctostaphylos uva ursi (bear berry)
I rescued this small specimen from a friend's garden last February and it was healthy enough this week to take the first steps toward training it windswept style.
I have made 15 prior attempts at manzanita bonsais, but killed them all - probably with too much water and fertilizer. I think this variety, however, likes my microclimate (Palos Verdes, CA) and my water and feeding regimen, so am encouraged. Now, my questions: 1) Where can I find the best guidance on keeping manzanita bonsais alive? 2) Are there any special tricks about when / how to repot them? 3) Is there anyone else out there working with bear berry manzanitas who might like to trade experiences and advice with me? Looking forward to at least a few replies from fellow manzanita lovers...
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26-Jun-2007
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GREEN HORN
Join Date: Jan-2005
Location: Danielsville GA (Near Athens)
Country: U.S.
USDA Zone: 7b
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Nice. Good eye, you really found the tree in this stock.
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Gib, Our own GregB has had good success maybe you might PM him if he doesn't pay a visit.
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Tom Kelly interviewed me about colleced manzanita in the Sept/Oct 2004 issue of "Golden Statements". You can go to the GSBF web-site and order the issue from them. Carl Morimoto is the editor to contact. The article is several pages long and covers most of the questions you're asking about. It looks like your tree is in a large nursery can. If so, transition it to a deep bonsai pot without cutting off too many large roots. Manzanitas store a lot of energy in them and cutting them off usually leads to their death. They like a deeper pot than is usually seen for other species. I would wait for early next spring (Feb/March) as it looks like you have styled the branches. Try to retain as many branches as you can as they are slow to ramify and tend to lose branches if stressed.
Your comment about water and fertilizer as being the culprit is what does most manzanitas in. People tend to under water and under feed their manzanitas. They need water and fertilizer just like any other bonsai. Just be sure to use a fast-draining soil. It should include 1/3 of the total volume as pumice 1/4" particle size. Be sure to sift the pumice. |
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