Green house vs Outdoor

I don't know where you are located in Australia or what your winter averages are (0-5C lows and 10-15C highs???). I would keep all of the temperate species out of the greenhouse and in a sheltered location, like a cold frame or something. I definitely wouldn't want temperate trees in a spot where they get less winter chill than your environment provides (such as in that greenhouse). Especially since in most areas of Southern AU, the chill would be just barely adequate for many temperate species as it is.

Trees such as Japanese maple and Japanese black pine need a certain number of chill hours to break dormancy properly and resume growth. If fully dormant and in a sheltered wind protected location, these trees can take temperatures down to at least -5C without issue (in many cases far lower depending upon the species, but that should not be an issue for you unless you live in the high elevation areas of the extreme south). Allow the temperate trees to properly achieve dormancy. You have plenty of growing season for them without using the greenhouse to extend/interfere with it.

Thank you for the information. I currently have 4 ficus, a jacarandah, bo tree, jap box, 2 juniper, golden rain tree, 2 chinese elm, serissia, avocado, mango and a sterculia quadrifida

I will take out the elm, but one is in the ground so i may just leave that one.
 
If you get the occasional frost the Ficus will prefer protection, doesn't need to be in the greenhouse all winter but will keep it growing through those months. I would also protect Mango and Avo. Can't comment on the rest of your species, a google search will help.
 
i want to put up a green house. In full sun I culd probably get temps of 115 ° F if I set my mind to it. Lets do some TROPICAL bonsai.

I've hada few, if ye canchell.
 
The ultimate hippie bonsai!

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Well it would be right at home then!
The one problem with the rainbow euch is they are used for poles here, they grow up strait and thin. So they may not be a great bonsai subject.
All I have to do is wait for the nursery to get some in. Theyre sold here for growing phone poles and posts that grow fast. Its strange that I never see babies under the big ones.
I love the peeling bark and colors. So one day I will get some and try them. My friend says they grow strait and doesnt think wire will make one take shape. So maybe its all clip and grow.. Are euchs like that normaly?
 
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