 Hollow Creek Bonsai
Our Nursery is located at
2124 Dutch Hollow Rd.
Avon, New York 14414
9am-Noon Wed-Sun
cell-(585)-734-7035
office-(585)-226-8593
Our Store is located at
6669 West Main Street
Lima, NY 14485
Fall & Winter hours:
Sat,Sun 10am-5pm
Or by appointment
call 585-226-8593 | Fall is such a great time of year. I am adding 100 Japanese Black Pines in our Shohin conifer and Japanese Black Pine sections, also 2 Specimen size Japanese Five Needle Pines.Below is one with a 6" dia. trunk 30" tall and in a 18" tokoname pot.
Bonsai artist Dave Paris has begun giving class's at the store. If you are interested give us a call or email him at dparis@w3works.com
Below is a beautiful Chinese Elm, one of the many new trees we are putting on our site starting at only $19.95. We are now carrying the Merlin Carving tool set, just what you will need to create your jin and shari this winter.
Remember at Hollow Creek Bonsai when you buy a tree, that is the tree we ship.
Just CLICK ON any one of the ICONS below and start your BONSAI ADVENTURE | | What a great weekend for our National Bonsai Exhibition - 80 degrees and sunny. I want to thank everyone who came by and supported us at Hollow Creek Bonsai.
Nursery & Store Closed Oct 31-Nov 2 for a family wedding.
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1" Trunk Narrow Leaf Ficus Bonsai Tree, 07ficus191" Trunk Narrow Leaf Ficus indoor Bonsai Tree.Tree has 1" dia. trunk,is 13" tall and is in a 8" pot. Suitable for growing indoors 12 months of the year ,but can be placed outside after the threat of frost has passed.Great trees for your office or reception area with sufficient light.7F
Ficus neriifolia regularis (also known as F. salicifolia): willow-leaf fig .
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General information: This is a huge tree growing to 60 feet tall and 60 to 70 feet wide. The dense, rounded canopy and gracefully drooping branches of Weeping Fig made it quite popular as a landscape tree until recently. The thick, shiny, two to five-inch-long, evergreen leaves generously clothe the long branches, and the tiny figs eventually turn a deep red. Branches will weep toward the ground forming a canopy so dense that nothing grows beneath it.
There are over 600 species of Ficus, most of them tropical and evergreen, although some, most notably F. carica, the common fig, are deciduous. Ficus produces a unique "fruit" which is actually an inverted flower. Not all Ficus produce edible fruit.
Ficus is one of the most loved bonsai for many reasons. It is an excellent tree for beginners, as most species of Ficus are fast growers, tolerant of most any soil and light conditions, make fine indoor bonsai, and perhaps most importantly, are remarkably forgiving of those just learning bonsai watering techniques. Most Ficus grow "banyan" roots naturally; this feature is often showcased by styling Ficus in dramatic air-root and root-over-rock styles.
At the end of this presentation are various Addendum for specific varieties of Ficus.
Family: Moraceae
Lighting: Most Ficus will grow decently in low light, but thrive in high light conditions.
Temperature: Hardy in zones 10B through 11. With the exception of F. carica, most Ficus are tropical, and require temperatures above 55F. An excellent choice for an indoor bonsai. Indoor Ficus appreciate being brought outdooors during summer. Does not like draughts.
Watering: Moderate, increasing in summer and decreasing in winter. Many Ficus are very tolerant of being over or under watered, which makes them ideal for beginners. Ficus likes a daily misting to maintain humidity.
Feeding: Every two weeks during growth, every 4-6 in winter, using a half-strength plant food or a bonsai fertilizer.
Pruning and wiring: Ficus are suitable for most styles of bonsai, but are especially suitable for styles which make use of their property of extensive rooting, such as air-root and root-over-rock styles. Ficus can be used for all sizes of bonsai, although, obviously, the small-leaved species make the best miniature bonsai. Leaf pruning can be used to reduce leaf size. Ficus can be wired, but become quite stiff when lignified, and thus are best wired while the shoots are a bit green. Watch carefully to see that the wire doesn't bite in, as Ficus is a very fast grower. Prune back to 2-4 leaves after 6-10 leaves have grown. Ficus will bleed a milky latex profusely. Many books recommend use of cut paste or other sealant for this reason. I've tried it, and found it to be more trouble than it's worth, since the oozing latex makes it difficult for the cut paste to adhere. In any case, when the latex dries, it forms its own natural seal. Gustafson recommends using a dull pruning tool on Ficus, as a clean cut made by a sharp tool tends to bleed more than a ragged- edged cut.
Propagation: One of the easiest plant to root from cuttings; although the specifics for maximum success vary with species, it's always worth sticking them into soil for the heck of it, unless you're already overrun with baby Ficus! My success rate, doing nothing special except an initial dose of Superthirve, is at least 80%. Very large diameter cuttings of Ficus can be successfully rooted. Air-layering is also quite easy. Ficus can be grown from seed, but require heat and humidity, and easily succumb to mold.
Repotting: Every 2-3 years, although some will grow rapidly enough that yearly repotting may be necessary. Ficus is the single most forgiving bonsai in terms of repotting season. The best time is before a new growth spurt, especially in spring, but Ficus can literally be repotted any time of year if reasonable after-care is given. Roots can easily be pruned by half. Hollow Creek Farms Double Screened Bonsai Soil is recommended, although Ficus tolerates many soil conditions.
Pests and diseases: Pests: Scale, eelworm, black fly, thrips. Diseases: Anthracnose fungus and various forms of rot. Some ficus will lose leaves if overwatered or given too little light (see addenda for individual Ficus care).07f19Our Price: $39.95
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