The Bonsai Redwood Tree Care Guide
There are two main types of bonsai redwood trees - the Wellingtonia and the California Redwood.
To notice the difference between these two trees, it is best to look at the leaves.
Wellingtonia leaves give off a bad smell when cut and a more scale like in appearance whereas the California Redwood is much less so.
They are great tree for competitions because they grow so quickly and so a new tree can be grown within a few years.
The best time for you to display this would be during the spring time because the bark on the tree looks spectacular during this period.
Originally from California, these trees now popular around the world due to their impressive growth rates and are a common tree for owners to add to their collection.
In the wild these trees grow to great heights and because of this they must have strong and secure surface roots.
This means that when the trees grow they buttress out their surface roots in a wide spread out manner which a clever bonsai owner can use their to his advantage by also growing an impressive surface root system.
It should be noted that the bark on this tree can come off easily so when handling the tree it is a good idea to be very gentle.
Never consider placing your redwood in the ground or in a large sized pot or bowl.
This is because the tree will soon rapidly grow into a large tree if it is left too long.
Therefore always keep it in a shallow pot or bowl.
And also remember to apply lots of water as this tree likes drinking a lot.
In the wild this tree can grow to be one of the tallest plants in existence, yet you can also grow this tree as a bonsai tree.
This just shows the power of bonsai tree growing! If you compare this with dwarfing where the trees genetically bred to be smaller over time you can see that this would be impossible to do with the naturally occurring redwood trees.
There is only one style of growing a bonsai redwood tree and that is in the upright structure.
This is because if you try to grow the tree in any other style, the tree soon becomes unhealthy.
Instead it is a much better idea for you to grow several small bonsai redwood trees together in a group formation and this can create an excellent visual appearance.
Alternatively you can also try splitting this bonsai tree which if done correctly, can also be quite an impressive visual feat.
During the winter time the tree may need some proper frost protection and also a little bit of shade cover as well during the summer months.
To notice the difference between these two trees, it is best to look at the leaves.
Wellingtonia leaves give off a bad smell when cut and a more scale like in appearance whereas the California Redwood is much less so.
They are great tree for competitions because they grow so quickly and so a new tree can be grown within a few years.
The best time for you to display this would be during the spring time because the bark on the tree looks spectacular during this period.
Originally from California, these trees now popular around the world due to their impressive growth rates and are a common tree for owners to add to their collection.
In the wild these trees grow to great heights and because of this they must have strong and secure surface roots.
This means that when the trees grow they buttress out their surface roots in a wide spread out manner which a clever bonsai owner can use their to his advantage by also growing an impressive surface root system.
It should be noted that the bark on this tree can come off easily so when handling the tree it is a good idea to be very gentle.
Never consider placing your redwood in the ground or in a large sized pot or bowl.
This is because the tree will soon rapidly grow into a large tree if it is left too long.
Therefore always keep it in a shallow pot or bowl.
And also remember to apply lots of water as this tree likes drinking a lot.
In the wild this tree can grow to be one of the tallest plants in existence, yet you can also grow this tree as a bonsai tree.
This just shows the power of bonsai tree growing! If you compare this with dwarfing where the trees genetically bred to be smaller over time you can see that this would be impossible to do with the naturally occurring redwood trees.
There is only one style of growing a bonsai redwood tree and that is in the upright structure.
This is because if you try to grow the tree in any other style, the tree soon becomes unhealthy.
Instead it is a much better idea for you to grow several small bonsai redwood trees together in a group formation and this can create an excellent visual appearance.
Alternatively you can also try splitting this bonsai tree which if done correctly, can also be quite an impressive visual feat.
During the winter time the tree may need some proper frost protection and also a little bit of shade cover as well during the summer months.
