Silverberry Bonsai Care
Common juniper juniperus communis.
Silverberry bonsai care. A good rain is usually a sufficient watering. I have never given them much thought but only until recently my interest in this tree aroused when i saw a beautiful twin trunk elaeagnus conferta in the bonsai collection of mr. Wu cheng fa chairman of hong kong penjing and artstone society. I have two rooted elaeagnus conferta 胡颓子in chinese on my bonsai table.
Cut back in early spring so no leaves except for small leaf buds at tips. The suitability for bonsai and its care is similar to the chinese juniper. It is not deciduous but winter hardy. Watering should be done with a watering can or hose attachment which should dispense the water in a soft enough manner as not to disturb the soil.
Temperate broadleaf so you would winter it like a japanese maple or other deciduous. Silverberry cut back to 2 leaves over and over to reduce leaf size by 50 or more. The foliage can withstand many climates making it a great tree for those looking for a larger and taller species of tree. These interesting trees are fall flowering and the flowers are quite fragrant.
Silverberry john naka azaleas work on them in june. Ideally a mix of soil mix and garden soil is prepared upon planting. Watering bonsai trees the most important part of taking care of your bonsai trees is watering. Silverberry prefers locations with high exposure to sunlight.
Large cuts will result in back budding on the tree. Care guide for the quite similar juniper bonsai tree juniperus. Water should be applied until it begins running out of the holes in the bottom of your pot. They also respond well to defoliation during the late summer.
Silverberries can be trained very easily with the clip and grow method. The silverberry is a very vibrant evergreen tree that features unique texture on its foliage. The leaves are a burnished silver color. Slow growing and very well suited to bonsai culture.
Silverberry s offer many style options dependent on material. How often a tree needs to be watered depends on several factors like species of tree size of tree size of pot time of year soil mixture and climate indicating that it is impossible to say how often you should water bonsai. May bloom and provide red berries plant somewhat finicky. Transplant early summer through september.
It doesn t really like waterlogged soil. Choose well drained soil and follow our guidance for planting shrubs.