Bonsai: Species profile: camelia

There are many species of tree shrub and succulent suitable for bonsai.
Most have been selected for the normal natural display of colours.
This most often comes in the form of spring flowers. This is the same species that is used to make tea chi and more traditional beverages in Asia.
There are some species of tree and shrub use din bonsai that have been chosen for the winter display.
Some are for bare branches.
Others are chosen for being evergreen.
There even some trees and shrubs chosen for a winter display of flowers.
Camellias are just such a species.
Camellias are a well known species when it comes to traditional gardens.
They are reliable trees that grow under most conditions.
They can be cut back harshly and survive.
The flowers are long lasting.
These are all attributes desirable in a garden tree. These are also desirable in a bonsai.
Camellia can be trained in a few styles of bonsai that take full advantage of the flowers and growth habits of the tree.

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