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Bonsai of the World By The World Bonsai Friendship Federation A first edition softcover published by Bonsai Friendship Federation in 1993 Picture cover boards are clean & bright, binding is tight & strong, plastic covers. Postage within South Africa R30.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postage Quote  

Bonsai By: Christine Stewart A reprint hardcover published by Orbis in 1988 Green cover boards with gold writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, no marks or inscriptions, dustjacket is complete clean & bright Packaging and Postage within South Africa R50.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation

  Bonsai pots tend to have large holes for drainage hence the need for mesh to keep the growing medium in place. The small holes in the mesh allow water to drain naturally holding the soil in place for good tree health.  The mesh is sold in 3 sizes: Large - 24cm x 24cm (Enough mesh for up to 8 pots) Medium - 24cm x 12cm  (Enough mesh for up to 4 pots) Small - 12cm x 12cm  (Enough mesh for up to 2 pots) Please note that the mesh is handcut and accordingly there can be small variances in the size by 1cm.   Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

Scissors are the most commonly used and an essential tool for bonsai. The shape of the handles makes these comfortable to use for long periods and the length and shape of the cutting blades make them essential for trimming thinner branches and twigs. Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

These plastic labels are most useful to identify bonsai trees, cuttings, seedling or yamadori bonsai trees. You can use a permanent marker to record species name, planting dates and other important information which may otherwise get lost. To use, record the required information on your label and push the label in the soil in the bonsai pot. The plastic spike makes insertion into the growing medium very easy. The labels are manufactured from plastic which will withstand the strong sun and its UV rays, here in South Africa.  Size 85mm in total height, including spike Pack size 6pc Material Plastic Origin Japan

  Brown Anodised Aluminium Wire for Bonsai. This wire is manufactured from aluminium specifically for use in the shaping of bonsai trees. The wire is soft (will not damage the branches and bark) and with its brown colour is unobtrusive.   100 gram roll   Thickness - 2mm     Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below   PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EXPRESS SHIPPING OPTION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FROM 22 NOVEMBER TILL 8 JANUARY 2018 DUE TO THE VOLUME OF PARCELS BEING HANDLED BY THE COURIERS. PLEASE NOTE THAT PARCELS ARE TAKING LONGER TO BE DELIVERED OVER THE HOLIDAY PERIOD AND DELIVERY BY CHRISTMAS CAN NO LONGER BE GUARENTEED. PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT DURING DECEMBER SAME DAY DISPATCH DOES NOT APPLY. ORDERS RECEIVED BY 4PM ON WEEKDAYS WILL BE DISPATCHED THE FOLLOWING WORKING DAY. Please note the following shipping dates will apply over the holiday period: Orders with cleared payments between 2pm on Monday 18 December and 2pm on Tuesday 26 December 2017 will be dispatched on Wednesday 27 December 2017. Orders with cleared payments between 2pm on Tuesday 26 December 2017 and 2pm on Monday 1 January 2018 will be dispatched on Tuesday 2 January 2018. Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

  Brown Anodised Aluminium Wire for Bonsai. This wire is manufactured from aluminium specifically for use in the shaping of bonsai trees. The wire is soft (will not damage the branches and bark) and with its brown colour is unobtrusive.  1 meter length Thickness - 3mm     Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

  Brown Anodised Aluminium Wire for Bonsai. This wire is manufactured from aluminium specifically for use in the shaping of bonsai trees. The wire is soft (will not damage the branches and bark) and with its brown colour is unobtrusive.  10 meter length  Thickness - 1mm     Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

  Brown Anodised Aluminium Wire for Bonsai. This wire is manufactured from aluminium specifically for use in the shaping of bonsai trees. The wire is soft (will not damage the branches and bark) and with its brown colour is unobtrusive. 100 grams Thickness - 4mm     Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

Acer buergerianum  Bonsai Seeds Acer buergerianum, the Trident Maple, Three Pronged Maple or Chinese Maple is a vigorous species and is grown in many parts of the world as a 'Street' tree due to its tolerance of pruning, dry soil and air-pollution; these attributes also make it an excellent subject for bonsai treatment. Native to Korea, China and Japan, Trident Maples can reach heights of 10 metres or more when planted in open soil. The bark is buff and flakes to reveal a soft-orange underbark which gets darker as the tree matures. In South Africa, Trident Maples are difficult to locate. Not stocked in garden centres and tree nurseries, they are also unavailable to collect from the wild. Tridents nearly always have to be sourced from bonsai nurseries as imported stock or grown from seed. Maples are unrivalled for their autumn foliage colouring and variety of leaf shapes and textures. Maples are a very popular choice for the art of bonsai and many are compact enough for the average garden. Their flowers are green, yellow, orange or red and though individually small, the effect of an entire tree in flower can be striking in several species. Bark is another feature of some maples, although usually smooth grey or greenish, in the group known as the ‘snake bark maples’ it has longitudinal grey or red-brown stripes and in others it is flaky or papery. Most of the approximate 129 species come from East Asia, particularly China, where over 80 species can be found, Japan, with more than 20 species, and the eastern Himalayas. Most species are deciduous, but a few in southern Asia and the Mediterranean region are evergreen. Most maples prefer a cool, moist climate with ample rainfall in spring and summer. A planting position sheltered from strong winds suits them best. For best autumn colour, grow them in a neutral to acid soil. Propagation is generally from seed but grafting is also an option. Seed germination is aided by stratification. On offer is a pack of 10 Seeds

Acer buergerianum  Bonsai Seeds Acer buergerianum, the Trident Maple, Three Pronged Maple or Chinese Maple is a vigorous species and is grown in many parts of the world as a 'Street' tree due to its tolerance of pruning, dry soil and air-pollution; these attributes also make it an excellent subject for bonsai treatment. Native to Korea, China and Japan, Trident Maples can reach heights of 10 metres or more when planted in open soil. The bark is buff and flakes to reveal a soft-orange underbark which gets darker as the tree matures. In South Africa, Trident Maples are difficult to locate. Not stocked in garden centres and tree nurseries, they are also unavailable to collect from the wild. Tridents nearly always have to be sourced from bonsai nurseries as imported stock or grown from seed. Maples are unrivalled for their autumn foliage colouring and variety of leaf shapes and textures. Maples are a very popular choice for the art of bonsai and many are compact enough for the average garden. Their flowers are green, yellow, orange or red and though individually small, the effect of an entire tree in flower can be striking in several species. Bark is another feature of some maples, although usually smooth grey or greenish, in the group known as the ‘snake bark maples’ it has longitudinal grey or red-brown stripes and in others it is flaky or papery. Most of the approximate 129 species come from East Asia, particularly China, where over 80 species can be found, Japan, with more than 20 species, and the eastern Himalayas. Most species are deciduous, but a few in southern Asia and the Mediterranean region are evergreen. Most maples prefer a cool, moist climate with ample rainfall in spring and summer. A planting position sheltered from strong winds suits them best. For best autumn colour, grow them in a neutral to acid soil. Propagation is generally from seed but grafting is also an option. Seed germination is aided by stratification. The bid amount is for 1 Seed

Acer buergerianum  Bonsai Seeds Acer buergerianum, the Trident Maple, Three Pronged Maple or Chinese Maple is a vigorous species and is grown in many parts of the world as a 'Street' tree due to its tolerance of pruning, dry soil and air-pollution; these attributes also make it an excellent subject for bonsai treatment. Native to Korea, China and Japan, Trident Maples can reach heights of 10 metres or more when planted in open soil. The bark is buff and flakes to reveal a soft-orange underbark which gets darker as the tree matures. In South Africa, Trident Maples are difficult to locate. Not stocked in garden centres and tree nurseries, they are also unavailable to collect from the wild. Tridents nearly always have to be sourced from bonsai nurseries as imported stock or grown from seed. Maples are unrivalled for their autumn foliage colouring and variety of leaf shapes and textures. Maples are a very popular choice for the art of bonsai and many are compact enough for the average garden. Their flowers are green, yellow, orange or red and though individually small, the effect of an entire tree in flower can be striking in several species. Bark is another feature of some maples, although usually smooth grey or greenish, in the group known as the ‘snake bark maples’ it has longitudinal grey or red-brown stripes and in others it is flaky or papery. Most of the approximate 129 species come from East Asia, particularly China, where over 80 species can be found, Japan, with more than 20 species, and the eastern Himalayas. Most species are deciduous, but a few in southern Asia and the Mediterranean region are evergreen. Most maples prefer a cool, moist climate with ample rainfall in spring and summer. A planting position sheltered from strong winds suits them best. For best autumn colour, grow them in a neutral to acid soil. Propagation is generally from seed but grafting is also an option. Seed germination is aided by stratification. On offer is a pack of 50 Seeds

Schefflera umbellifera Bonsai Seeds The Schefflera genus is placed in the family Araliaceae. This tree has a rounded crown making it suitable for a bonsai, courtyard or gardens with limited space. In  it was chosen as one of the South African tree's of the year. Schefflera umbellifera is a semi-deciduous tree. The leaves are clustered at the ends of the branches. The leaves are compound, digitate (leaflets arranged like a hand), with 3-5 oblong leaflets, leathery, glossy dark green above, paler beneath. Small, pale yellow flowers are borne between January and May. The leaves are said to be used medicinally to treat a wide variety of ailments such as insanity, rheumatism, stomachache, and malaria by various cultures through-out Sothern Africa. We'll supply you with all the germination & care instructions plus a FREE e-book with everything you'll ever need to know about the art of bonsai. The bid amount is for 1 Seed

Please select your desired pot from the drop down list above. Screen colour may not exactly match the actual colour of the pot, this is unavoidable. Size may differ slightly from stated. Made in South Africa Willow Potteries is a South African Bonsai pottery specializing in high quality handmade ceramics. Willow potteries strives to create new and interesting pot shapes every year to keep it fresh. Their glazes are also one of their signatures being vibrant and different. Quality is very important. Why select these pots? These pots are available in a wide variety of shapes. They are ideal for small bonsai, succulents or accent plantings. Available in an exciting range of colours which are easily matched up with a bonsai tree; including blues, greens and browns. Selecting a glaze colour When choosing a pot of a certain colour, usually one takes into consideration the feature of the tree which you wish to enhance and then select a complementary colour to that feature. A complementary colour is the colour opposite another on the colour wheel. For example the pink flowers of a Cape May or a pink Chinese Snow Rose will be best shown off if the tree is planted in a green pot as the flowers are the most attractive feature of the tree and green is the complementary colour to pink. Fruit is emphasized by using the complementary colour to that of the fruit. So the orange berries of a firethorn bonsai tree will be best shown off when planted in a blue container. Always keep in mind that the most important item is the tree and the pot must be subordinate to it. To read more about choosing a pot read this helpful guide.

Buy 10+ JADE TREE - Crassula ovata Bonsai Seeds - Indigenous South African Succulent + Free Bonsai eBook for R10.00

Ehretia amoena  Bonsai Seeds Family: Boraginaceae (forget-me-not family) Ehretia amoena forms a small tree with a densely branched body. It has olive green leathery leaves with tiny hairs & white to pink sweet smelling flowers. The species name, amoena means beautiful, showy and pleasing. The bid amount is for 1 Seed We'll supply you with all the germination & care instructions plus a FREE e-book with everything you'll ever need to know about the art of bonsai.

Abies concolor  Bonsai Seeds Abies concolor commonly known as White Fir is native to the western United States, through the Rocky Mountains from southern Idaho south through Utah and Colorado to New Mexico, Arizona and also Nevada. When mature it can reach a height of 20-25m or even a little more used in a garden or landscape situation a height of 12-15m is more usual. In any case the White Fir is fairly slow growing at 30-45cm/year even with good growing conditions so it takes quite a while to outgrow its position in a large garden. It has a pyramidal shape and horizontal branching with the lower branches drooping toward the ground and for the best visual result it should be grown in an open area so the lower branches can touch the ground. When branched to the ground the shade is sufficient to kill off the underlying grass. The foliage is a wonderful blue-grey which appears much like that of the Colorado blue spruce. This makes it popular as an ornamental landscaping tree and as a Christmas tree. The foliage is also used in large quantities for Christmas wreaths and decorations owing to its soft needles and generally excellent needle retention and abundance. It is regarded as one of the most adaptable and less site exacting species of the fir genus and will withstand heat and drought better than most firs and can tolerate winter temperatures to -40°C. For germination the seeds require a period of moist pre-chilling also known as stratification before the seeds should be sown, this takes around 6 weeks in the fridge and is not difficult to do. On offer is a pack of 10 Seeds

Abies concolor  Bonsai Seeds Abies concolor commonly known as White Fir is native to the western United States, through the Rocky Mountains from southern Idaho south through Utah and Colorado to New Mexico, Arizona and also Nevada. When mature it can reach a height of 20-25m or even a little more used in a garden or landscape situation a height of 12-15m is more usual. In any case the White Fir is fairly slow growing at 30-45cm/year even with good growing conditions so it takes quite a while to outgrow its position in a large garden. It has a pyramidal shape and horizontal branching with the lower branches drooping toward the ground and for the best visual result it should be grown in an open area so the lower branches can touch the ground. When branched to the ground the shade is sufficient to kill off the underlying grass. The foliage is a wonderful blue-grey which appears much like that of the Colorado blue spruce. This makes it popular as an ornamental landscaping tree and as a Christmas tree. The foliage is also used in large quantities for Christmas wreaths and decorations owing to its soft needles and generally excellent needle retention and abundance. It is regarded as one of the most adaptable and less site exacting species of the fir genus and will withstand heat and drought better than most firs and can tolerate winter temperatures to -40°C. For germination the seeds require a period of moist pre-chilling also known as stratification before the seeds should be sown, this takes around 6 weeks in the fridge and is not difficult to do. On offer is a pack of 50 Seeds

Abies concolor  Bonsai Seeds Abies concolor commonly known as White Fir is native to the western United States, through the Rocky Mountains from southern Idaho south through Utah and Colorado to New Mexico, Arizona and also Nevada. When mature it can reach a height of 20-25m or even a little more used in a garden or landscape situation a height of 12-15m is more usual. In any case the White Fir is fairly slow growing at 30-45cm/year even with good growing conditions so it takes quite a while to outgrow its position in a large garden. It has a pyramidal shape and horizontal branching with the lower branches drooping toward the ground and for the best visual result it should be grown in an open area so the lower branches can touch the ground. When branched to the ground the shade is sufficient to kill off the underlying grass. The foliage is a wonderful blue-grey which appears much like that of the Colorado blue spruce. This makes it popular as an ornamental landscaping tree and as a Christmas tree. The foliage is also used in large quantities for Christmas wreaths and decorations owing to its soft needles and generally excellent needle retention and abundance. It is regarded as one of the most adaptable and less site exacting species of the fir genus and will withstand heat and drought better than most firs and can tolerate winter temperatures to -40°C. For germination the seeds require a period of moist pre-chilling also known as stratification before the seeds should be sown, this takes around 6 weeks in the fridge and is not difficult to do. The bid amount is for 1 Seed

Size - 8.5cm x 8.5cm x 5.5cm Colour - Dark Aqua Green Material - Glazed Ceramic Stoneware Shape - Square Rounded  This sale is for 1 bonsai container as described. Any pots purchased that are broken in transit will be replaced at no cost to the buyer.       Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

Size - 12cm x 10cm x 6cm Colour - Copper Material - Glazed Ceramic Stoneware Shape - Scalloped Oval  This sale is for 1 bonsai container as described. Any pots purchased that are broken in transit will be replaced at no cost to the buyer.       Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

Size - 7cm x 7cm x 5cm Colour - Mustard Material - Glazed Ceramic Stoneware Shape - Hexagonal  This sale is for 1 bonsai container as described. Any pots purchased that are broken in transit will be replaced at no cost to the buyer.       Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

Size - 13cm x 11cm x 6cm Colour - Aqua Material - Glazed Ceramic Stoneware Shape - Rectangular Shaped  This sale is for 1 bonsai container as described. Any pots purchased that are broken in transit will be replaced at no cost to the buyer.       Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

The worlds largest tree! Up to 325 feet in height. Ironically, the world's largest (most massive) tree makes a wonderful bonsai (not for beginners). Germination rate is typically less than 40%, which is normal and to be expected for the species. Seeds should be refrigerated. Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

Size - 12.5cm x 12.5cm x 5cm Colour - Terracotta (Unglazed) Material - Unglazed Ceramic Stoneware Shape - Hexagonal  This sale is for 1 bonsai container as described. Any pots purchased that are broken in transit will be replaced at no cost to the buyer.       Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

Size - 31cm x 24cm x 10cm Colour - Blue Material - Glazed Ceramic Stoneware Shape - Rectangle with panels  This sale is for 1 bonsai container as described, noting that dimensions may differ slightly. Any pots purchased that are broken in transit will be replaced at no cost to the buyer.       Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA