Bonsai Tree Care, Repotting, Yamadori/Collecting Trees

Soil Mixes for Weak and Newly Collected Trees

A hawthorn yamadori bonsai that started its life as a bonsai in fairly unfortunate circumstances.

This is the third part of a series of 3 articles by Walter Pall on the subject of collecting wild trees (yamadori).

This is the second part of a series of 3 articles by Walter Pall on the subject of collecting wild trees (yamadori).

This is the first part of a series of 3 articles by Walter Pall on the subject of collecting wild trees (yamadori).

When Will Spring Start? Examining Why The Start of Spring Varies Each Year

Sphagnum moss is an excellent growing medium for trees with weak roots and yamadori/collected trees.

Collecting and developing a Privet bonsai from a garden.

Collecting Hawthorn Bonsai Yamadori in New Zealand

This video illustrates further the method for recovering newly collected deciduous yamadori bonsai (as well as weak trees), using a cheap black plastic bag. The use of the bag creates a very humid environment immediately…