BEST-FIRST-BONSAI
I am curious as to which would be the best,low maintenance,first time tree for me to get. any pictures possibly ,
Just so you know, there aren't many, if any, trained or in-training specimens available. Starter plants, as well, may be very difficult to come by. You only choice may be to grow from seed. Mexican pine, BTW, should also work in Florida. HOWEVER, pines are some of the most difficult trees to train and probably not beginner material, even if they are hardy and grow well in a given environment.
- Gnome
- Super Green Thumb
- Posts: 5122
- Joined: Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:17 am
- Location: Western PA USDA Zone 6A
Earl K,
kdodds wrote:
There might be some good news though if you really want a Pine. I know of one grower who grows Black Pine in Lakeland FL. I don't know how that relates to your location. If you are more north than that you can probably grow them too. You will be able to obtain Black Pines in various stages of development but expect to pay for an established specimen that is already under training.
Norm
kdodds wrote:
I agree completely especially if you are forced to grow from seed. This is a long and daunting process that is fraught with various pitfalls, I know.HOWEVER, pines are some of the most difficult trees to train and probably not beginner material,
There might be some good news though if you really want a Pine. I know of one grower who grows Black Pine in Lakeland FL. I don't know how that relates to your location. If you are more north than that you can probably grow them too. You will be able to obtain Black Pines in various stages of development but expect to pay for an established specimen that is already under training.
Norm