Online source for black pine pre-bonsai

[David wv]

I want to find a black pine that I can start the development stage on, for around $200 or less. It doesn't have to be huge but something that has mature bark or will start to developing good bark in a few years. Is this possible for that price and where from? I don't have any bonsai nurseries near me, that I know of. Adam's is the only one kind of close, I do want to visit him soon though. What do you all think of the dwarf cork bark Japanese black pine, international bonsai is offering this year. Is that a good deal?
I have a ton of trees but nothing that is near being ready to start refining. I want something I can start working with and seeing results, not just let grow out like most of the trees I have. I really want to get more into pines, I might could even go for a scots pine if it was nice enough. I know there are a ton of bonsai nurseries in California, does anyone know of a good place to get a nice pine like I am talking about, that I can order online. And if it was from California would it survive the change of environment from there to West Va.

 

[bwaynef]

Green Thumb Bonsai in Greenville SC should have some ready by summer.

 

[David wv]

Green Thumb Bonsai in Greenville SC should have some ready by summer.

Thank you, I will check them out.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Ed Clark I've heard his name tossed out when it comes to pine. I know @PaulH I believe made a treck to his nursery. He also ships from what I've heard.

 

[PaulH]

Ed Clark I've heard his name tossed out when it comes to pine. I know @PaulH I believe made a treck to his nursery. He also ships from what I've heard.

Ed is a very nice guy. His Round Valley Nursery has hundreds of black pines , junipers, maples, etc. all grown specifically as quality pre bonsai.

 

[David wv]

Ed Clark I've heard his name tossed out when it comes to pine. I know @PaulH I believe made a treck to his nursery. He also ships from what I've heard.

Thank you, I will look into it. I think I have seen something about him before, but I could not remember the name. Thanks.

 

[David wv]

Ed Clark I've heard his name tossed out when it comes to pine. I know @PaulH I believe made a treck to his nursery. He also ships from what I've heard.

Thank you, I will look into it.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Thank you, I will look into it.

Tell Ed I said hi. (Darlene)

 

[PaulH]

Here's a good black pine video Ed did where you can see what kind of trees he sells.

 

[Deleted member 32750]

I want to find a black pine that I can start the development stage on, for around $200 or less. It doesn't have to be huge but something that has mature bark or will start to developing good bark in a few years. Is this possible for that price and where from? I don't have any bonsai nurseries near me, that I know of. Adam's is the only one kind of close, I do want to visit him soon though. What do you all think of the dwarf cork bark Japanese black pine, international bonsai is offering this year. Is that a good deal?
I have a ton of trees but nothing that is near being ready to start refining. I want something I can start working with and seeing results, not just let grow out like most of the trees I have. I really want to get more into pines, I might could even go for a scots pine if it was nice enough. I know there are a ton of bonsai nurseries in California, does anyone know of a good place to get a nice pine like I am talking about, that I can order online. And if it was from California would it survive the change of environment from there to West Va.

Personal I would recommend trying to stretch your budget a little more to get something like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/Japanese-B...249307?hash=item1a96542f9b:g:pZkAAOSwM6hemojl

this tree is from the bonsai learning center in NC. I bought a black pine from them last year and it was in great health and I’ve been really happy with it. I actually almost bought this tree but bought my tree instead. This tree looks really good in person though, it has good bark developing which is what you are looking for. I think it would be hard to find something that you can start refining for under $200 when looking for a jbp.

the black pines from Adam’s bonsai are 4 years old or less and would fall more into the let it grow out category that you are trying to avoid. He does have some ~4 year partially trained literati jbp that are $45 that would be a good option if you are really trying to stay under that $200 Mark.

 

[Maiden69]

How do you contact Ed Clark? I searched for his Round Valley Bonsai Nursery but nothing came up as far as a website. There is a Facebook page, but I don't have access at work.

 

[David wv]

Personal I would recommend trying to stretch your budget a little more to get something like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/Japanese-B...249307?hash=item1a96542f9b:g:pZkAAOSwM6hemojl

this tree is from the bonsai learning center in NC. I bought a black pine from them last year and it was in great health and I’ve been really happy with it. I actually almost bought this tree but bought my tree instead. This tree looks really good in person though, it has good bark developing which is what you are looking for. I think it would be hard to find something that you can start refining for under $200 when looking for a jbp.

the black pines from Adam’s bonsai are 4 years old or less and would fall more into the let it grow out category that you are trying to avoid. He does have some ~4 year partially trained literati jbp that are $45 that would be a good option if you are really trying to stay under that $200 Mark.

You probably absolutely right, I am asking for too much of a tree for not enough money. Its hard to find a tree for that price, (unless it is someone trying to sell a very young tree for a crazy price) but I understand if I had a tree at that ($200) stage, I wanted to sell, I would just keep it for a few more years, put in the work and double or triple it's value.
I did buy a JWP on ebay a few days ago but haven't received it yet. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Massi...Yr/353436592043?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC. This is a similar listing (different tree) from the same seller. I thought it was a super good deal ($100 +shipping) but it may have been a big mistake. The listing before this one was a picture of several trees, so I don't know what I'll get but the seller did said his supplier grafted and grew them for bonsai use. I probably made a rookie mistake by buying something that I didn't know exactly what it looks like.
But anyways thanks for the advance. I did not know the bonsai learning center had a ebay store, another place I can keep my eye on, thanks.

 

[Cadillactaste]

How do you contact Ed Clark? I searched for his Round Valley Bonsai Nursery but nothing came up as far as a website. There is a Facebook page, but I don't have access at work.

If you have messenger you could reach out through that back door through Facebook.