Dawn Redwoods were thought to be totally extinct until they were discovered at a temple in China in the early 20th century. These trees have beautiful feather-like foliage and a formal, upright style which is visually powerful and majestic. Thrives outdoors above 20 degrees with protection.Ideal with 13" humidity Tray.
Outdoor bonsai include evergreen varieties like pines and junipers as well as deciduous varieties like maples and elms. All outdoor bonsai are hardy and require seasonal change. Upon receiving your bonsai, it is best to acclimate it in a shady area for one week. All outdoor bonsai prefer morning sun and afternoon shade. Patios, decks and balconies are great areas to display your bonsai during the growing season. Outdoor bonsai can be displayed indoors, but only for short periods of time. You should never leave your bonsai inside for more than five days.
WATERING PROPERLY
Watering properly is critical to maintaining a healthy bonsai! Outdoor bonsai are watered according to the season. Outdoor bonsai should be watered daily in the spring, summer and fall. In the winter you will not need to water as frequently. However, you should never let your bonsai’s soil dry out. Water your bonsai properly by using a watering can or hose attachment that has a fine-spray nozzle. You should thoroughly soak your bonsai’s soil. Water should be running out of the drain holes. Misting foliage periodically is recommended, but should not be considered watering. General care is also important to maintaining a beautiful bonsai. Bonsai should be periodically trimmed to keep their miniature shape. To best understand trimming and wiring techniques, we recommend purchasing an instructional book.
REPOTTING
Your bonsai will need to be repotted every four to five years. It is necessary to repot your bonsai when its root system becomes pot bound. Repotting outdoor bonsai should be done before new growth appears during late winter or early spring. Make sure you are using a good bonsai soil when repotting since regular potting soil will compact and inhibit proper drainage. We recommend waiting at least one growing season before repotting your bonsai to make sure it is well established.
FERTILIZING
Fertilizing bonsai is required. Most water-soluble and time-released fertilizers work very well when used as directed. We recommend using slow-releasing organic fertilizers for more mature specimen bonsai.
INSECTS & DISEASES
Insects and diseases can attack bonsai just like any other plant. Inspect your bonsai regularly. A brisk spraying of the trunk and foliage periodically will help keep your tree clean. If any problems appear, most garden centers have products available for treatment.
WINTER CARE
Outdoor bonsai need to experience winter dormancy and should remain outdoors in the winter. Nevertheless, the root systems of outdoor bonsai need protection from extreme winter weather. You should “Heel-In” your bonsai by covering the pot and soil with pine needles or mulch when temperatures approach freezing. We also recommend protecting your bonsai from extremely cold winds by placing it against the south side of your house. In areas that have extremely cold winters, bonsai can be protected in garages, sheds, cold frames or basements. Contact a local bonsai club for more advice.
Rest assured that your tree will reach its destination well hydrated and securely packed. The base of each tree is wrapped in plastic to retain moisture and to prevent any topsoil from spilling during shipment. Trees are wired to the pot, placed inside a double-walled carton for protection and secured with proprietary packing systems to keep them from shifting during transit.
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Your bonsai tree has been grown in a state-of-the-art greenhouse under precisely controlled conditions to achieve optimum health. Your order will be carefully wrapped in a custom
designed shipping carton and delivered with detailed care instructions. If, for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your tree or with our service, please notify us within 30 days of receipt. We will correct the situation to your satisfaction.
Dawn Redwood Grove (Metasequoia glyptostrobibes) arrived fast and abundantly healthy with lots of new growth. Perfect for people who want to apply what they are learning about bonsai and to start styling for themselves. The group is planted too close together to suit me personally, and in a regular pentagon formation. I’ll be repotting to open the arrangement and to break up the symmetry of the five trees.
5/5
Pam GatesJun 24th 2022
Bonsai grove
My grove looks just like the one on your website. It was well packed. I’m amazed that you could send a live plant that size and have it survive the trip!
5/5
DanJun 24th 2022
Dawn Redwood Grove
Arrived fast and abundantly healthy. Lots of new growth. Better than expected. The two large trees in this mix alone are worth the price. That said, expect to do a lot of your own crafting. All that thick growth needs careful pruning and the group is too close together to suit me. Still, satisfied in every way.
5/5
BenJun 19th 2022
Beautiful Specimen
Friendly on the phone, fast delivery and was the perfect Specimen for my bonsai needs. Really was a perfect experience and product. Will buy from again.
5/5
Robert Jun 18th 2022
Dawn Redwood Grove
The tree arrived in excellent shape because it was well packaged. I was surprised no foam particles filler was present. The tree is very bushy so during the winter I will try to reduce the number of branches.
5/5
Daniel GroganJun 15th 2022
Dawn Redwood Grove
My arrangement of Metasequoia glyptostrobibes arrived fast and abundantly healthy, lots of new growth, but not like the (styled?) one in the picture, better. Mine has great potential. Perfect for people like me who want to apply what they are learning about bonsai style it for themselves, and at a low price. Ps, mine has fine branch struct in the 2 big trees, jin on trunks, etc.
Pps, this supersedes previous, if you got it
5/5
Steve jewellJun 13th 2022
Perfect
Came in on time little to no damage from shipping probably lost half handful of soil and trees look in great health. Will definitely be buying more from here.