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- Linden in Japanese - in bonsai culture
- A native tree transferred to the empire of the East
- The linden as a bonsai candidate
- What to consider when Lindenbonsai
- The Lindenart
- Cutting and wire
- Location and care
The linden tree is a special bonsai
Linden in Japanese - in bonsai culture
Linden are mainly known as tangible folk trees that spread their shady crowns on village squares, in front of middle-class pubs or in parks. That they are also ideal for bonsai culture may be something new.
A native tree transferred to the empire of the East
The Japanese bonsai culture is already centuries old and has its original roots in China. The Far Eastern gardener's art of extremely disciplined, small-held tree cultures in pots has become very common in recent years, but also in the West. In garden centers bonsai trees are just as much a standard product as classic pansies.
The characteristics of bonsai culture at a glance:
The linden as a bonsai candidate
If you yourself want to get into bonsai art and try to sculpt artifacts, you are well advised to go for a linden tree. Because the easy-care and deformation-tolerant deciduous tree tolerates this intensive art intervention very well and can see fast results. The wood of the lime tree is quite soft, which makes it rather inferior for carpenters but more valuable for bonsai artists. The good cutting compatibility and enthusiasm make the good bonsai properties of Linde complete.
What to consider when Lindenbonsai
The Lindenart
Nevertheless, there are a few things to consider at Lindenbonsai. First of all, the Lindenart is important. Namely, only winter linden trees are suitable for bonsai cultivation. On the one hand, they have a deep branch attachment and can therefore be kept smaller and more compact. On the other hand, they have smaller leaves than the summer bark, which proportionally harmonic acts.
Cutting and wire
When shaping, much can be cut - if you avoid contaminating and squeezing cuts, their bonsai bark will twist that well. You can also use wire (draw tension wires) to shape the branch growth. But these should not let you linger too long - the wires simply grow into the soft linden bark.
Location and care
A sunny location is best for the linden bonsai. Hardy it is a little less in the pot than in the field. Fertilize regularly with organic fertilizer, as the linden is very sensitive to salt. Water regularly, especially on hot summer berries.