tree no ID

Kurtis · White Belt Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Posts: 1

Hi, My name is kurtis. I have recently purchased a cool Bonsai. I have no idea what kind of tree it is. I need help identifying the tree first.

trunk: gray, twisted

leaves: large, oval shaped, green

I have had the tree for three weeks and all is OK except for a little brown on two leaves. i don't know what to do. Can I send a picture? It also has those crappy glued rocks. Should I replant? Please help, the tree looks cool and I don't want it to die.

Dick · Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:29 pm Post subject: Re: tree no ID

If the edges of the leaves are serrated, it's probably a Chinese elm.

Keep it evenly moist all the time. It's an outdoor tree and needs to be outdoors to benefit from the light intensity and the humodity. It's not an indoor tree although it is sold as being indoor. That's just an unscrupulous business practice to get you to buy anothe one when your original one dies. It may need winter protection depending on where you live, but we can talk aboui that later in the year. For now, remove the glued rocks and moss and make sure the tree's soil is the free draining variety.

Come back with other question as you have them.

Stymie · Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:33 pm Post subject: Re: tree no ID

Hiyah Kurtis.
By all means remove those glued on rocks. They interfere with correct watering procedure and are only there to stop the medium from falling out in transit. Don't re-pot it yet.
Without some kind of identification, it is difficult to advise on position and care. Can the people who sold it to you tell you what it is?. Alternatively, you could give us a URL to see a photograph on another site. To post pictures direct to your text, it will be necessary to take out full membership which gives access to the complete site including an A-Z of bonsai trees with care details. A jolly good thing to do. We're a friendly lot.
Meanwhile refer to my sticky post above and give as many details as possible including your rough whereabouts. How large are the leaves, do they have a smooth or jagged edge, Do they occur in pairs or alternately on each side of the shoot, are the two sides of the leaf even in length. What we do know is that it is a broadleaf tree but it may or may not be hardy in your area. As many details as you can think of will help.. Keep the planting medium just moist when you have removed the rocks and try to tell us what kind of structure it has, i.e. grain size and draining properties. Where do you keep it at present? We'll do our best.

steve · Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 3:38 am Post subject: Re: tree no ID

Welcome to the site. With the afore asked for information, I'm sure we will be able to help you out.

DMicheleR · Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:22 pm Post subject: Re: tree no ID

Good luck removing the rocks. It's a pain but needs to be done. I've just recently done this for the first time and found them to be very stubborn, so be sure to be gentle, patient, and don't use nice tools to pry at them...just grab an old hammer, screwdriver, and pair of pliers and go to it. Depending on how large your bonsai is and how well the rocks are glued, this can be great stress relief! Wink