NateHowe
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Location: Los Angeles, CA

New to the art. (what kind of tree do I have?)

Hello,

I just bought my first Bonsai Tree yesterday. Here are some pictures. I don't have any info on this tree, I was hoping some of you guys would have some extra info for me.

[img]https://nathanielhowe.com/garden/bonsai1.jpg[/img]
[img]https://nathanielhowe.com/garden/bonsai2.jpg[/img]

Also I have read conflicting articles about how to water the tree. How much and how many times do you recommend, or is it totally dependent on the tree? I get the feeling that is more of an art, and you learn what your tree needs as you go. I just don't want to kill it!! ;)

Thanks in advance!
-Nate

Marsman
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Looks like a [url=https://www.absolutebonsai.com/dwarf_juniper_bonsai]Dwarf Juniper[/url] to me.

[img]https://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae50/marsman61/Bonsai/Various%20Hosting%20Pics/05jpn200351221749_std.jpg[/img]

Lovely tree. Don't over-water it. Dig in the soil with your finger to see how damp it is. If it's wet/damp, leave it be.

NateHowe
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Thank you Marsman!

Marsman
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Nate,

This may help you out. It's a care sheet from Greg's Bonsai House. Greg is a new member to the furums.

[url=https://www.gregsbonsaihouse.com/bonsai-care-sheets/juniper-qnanaq-bonsai-care.html]Juniper "Nana"[/url]

josh1812@live.com
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Its not a Nana its a Chinese juniper or shimpaku or blue mound its distinct from the Nana because of the foliage colour its more of a blue green kind of color mostly green and not yellow different tree.



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