Beech Bonsai Forest
Specific bonsai care guidelines for the hornbeam and beech position.
Beech bonsai forest. My large beech forest bonsai has become overgrown and in need of a trim. It is growing strongly but a little lopsided due to it s place on the bench. The japanese beech fagus crenatais the most commonly trained species for bonsai in japan. Creating a beech forest bonsai beech are highly prized for bonsai because of their characteristic white bark beautiful foliage winter hardiness and easy training.
There are several beech species native to japan. Although both genera are very frost hardy in nature when their roots can reach deep into the ground they must be protected from frost when they are planted in containers. Hornbeam and beech bonsai both like a sunny or semi shaded place outside with good aeration. Here s three contrasting beech doesnt it look great img 4385 by bobby lane on flickr img 4381 by bobby lane on flickr and a multi coloured beech forest i snapped in the park the other day img 4388 by bobby lane on flickr img 4390 by bobby lane on flickr img 4392 by bobby lane on flickr.