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