Wanted: Zone5 Bonsai Stock

Travesty34

I am looking for bonsai stock suitable for zone 5 (Chicago Area).
I am willing to try and work out some type of deal with anyone interested.
Thanks,
Randy

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FredL

Randy, if I lived a little closer to you, I'd be happy to share some of my own poor stock with you. Have you thought of collecting around your area yourself? I collected alot of seeds and seedlings from around my neighborhood starting about 28 months ago and I'm very pleased with what I find developing. It kind of gave the long walks I've always enjoyed a new purpose.

Fred

Travesty34

Thanks Fred. I have not really found a good place to collect yet. I am in a newly developed area.There are a couple preserves around, but have not found out who to ask permission from.

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Jay

Randy, Don't rule out commercial purchase. Remember the trees sold in garden centers are hardy for your area. Granted that is hardy in the ground in your area, but they would need easy amounts of protection.

There are also the 'True' Bonsai nurseries, being in the Chicago are I'm sure there are some nearby.

Clubs- seek out a club if you have not already done so. At the club you will meet many individuals who will be happy to help.

Jay

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robert stackpoo

Hi My name is Bob Stackpoole
I grow bonsai for a hobbie but I also a novice. But I have been on the internet and found many seed for sale from all over the world. I live in Michigan, and interested in getting some mold of japan stone lantern is that something you can make. divad@chartermi.net

TreeBay

Robert - I'd suggest you don't post your email address on the forum, but rather encourage people to contact you either by PM or by enabling email in your user options.

You are very likely to get dozens of "spam" emails each day if you post your email address anywhere that is publicly accessible on the Internet.

Regards,

Matt

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