Dwarf Serbian Spruce

[ant888]

Hello all, I have a Dwarf serbian spruce that I might make into bonsai. It's still small, so I'll let it grow and post some pictures on it.

On the side note, I also bought a Emerald Spire Arborvitae I would like to also create a bonsai out of. I will post a picture of this plant as well. Are these plants suitable bonsais?

Thank you for your time.

 

[ant888]

Here's the Dwarf Serbian Spruce:

 

[just.wing.it]

They can be suitable, but maybe not everyone's first choices...
I have some very unsuitable species that I'm growing too.

 

[ant888]

Thanks for the reassurance. Here's my Emerald Spire Arborvitae:

 

[Leo in N E Illinois]

Both your trees are quite young, need a lot of growing. But both species can make good bonsai. The Arborvitae will grow quicker than the spruce, you will need to make a plan for the Arborvitae in order to keep foliage close to the trunk.

Read the threads on Hinoki, in addition to the threads on Arborvitae, also known as Thuja, & white cedar, search under all the names. Thuja do not back bud on old wood, you need to plan for that.

 

[StoneCloud]

I am Serbian and do not have one of these little trees, wasn't aware they are available here! Thank you for posting.

I'm assuming you got it at a local nursery?

 

[ant888]

I am Serbian and do not have one of these little trees, wasn't aware they are available here! Thank you for posting.

I'm assuming you got it at a local nursery?

You're welcome. As for the tree, I got it at a local nursery, yes.

 

[StoneCloud]

awesome and welcome to the forum btw!!!

 

[ant888]

awesome and welcome to the forum btw!!!

Thanks for the welcome! Btw, here's a link to my tree: https://kiginursery.com/dwarf-miniatures/picea-omorika-osmaston-1-dwarf-serbian-spruce/

 

[StoneCloud]

Thanks for the welcome! Btw, here's a link to my tree: https://kiginursery.com/dwarf-miniatures/picea-omorika-osmaston-1-dwarf-serbian-spruce/

Awesome thank you! In my climate evergreens are scarce haha!

 

[ant888]

Is the arbortivae's pot too small? If so, what time should I repot?