Trip to Charlotte, NC

[Ming dynasty]

Hi Nuts!

I’m heading to Charlotte from Atlanta this Friday for business but want to make the most of it. Any bonsai related business/nursery I should stop at? I’m thinking bonsai learning center and Bella bonsai for now. Thank you for any additional recommendation!

Mini-bonsai

 

[johng]

Hi Nuts!

I’m heading to Charlotte from Atlanta this Friday for business but want to make the most of it. Any bonsai related business/nursery I should stop at? I’m thinking bonsai learning center and Bella bonsai for now. Thank you for any additional recommendation!

Mini-bonsai

The bonsai learning center is actually in Statesville now...maybe 45 minutes north of Charlotte. It is definitely worth the visit but make sure to contact Brad and make arrangements ahead of time...he doesn't have regular business hours. I have never been to Bella Bonsai...I'm told he is developing a lot of pre bonsai material in the ground but that is all I know.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

The bonsai learning center is actually in Statesville now...maybe 45 minutes north of Charlotte. It is definitely worth the visit but make sure to contact Brad and make arrangements ahead of time...he doesn't have regular business hours. I have never been to Bella Bonsai...I'm told he is developing a lot of pre bonsai material in the ground but that is all I know.

For planning purposes, think - 77 north to the 40, and the 40 about 5 miles west.

If you can get Tyler Sherrod to respond, you might be able to visit him in Hickory (about 30 minutes further west). I have never been there, but I will one day

 

[CaptColin]

Bella Bonsai has tons of material in the ground, he just dug a shimpaku for me that I'm going to pick up in May. I was there in October and he didn't have any junipers in pots so I paid him for that one and left it in the ground over winter. Lots of other stuff and great guy for a chat. Enjoy your trip

 

[bwaynef]

Green Thumb isn't far off 85 in Greenville SC, and he's got more than just the pre-bonsai on his website.

 

[Ming dynasty]

For planning purposes, think - 77 north to the 40, and the 40 about 5 miles west.

If you can get Tyler Sherrod to respond, you might be able to visit him in Hickory (about 30 minutes further west). I have never been there, but I will one day

That’s crazy!! I just met him last week during his demo at the Atlanta show

 

[Ming dynasty]

Green Thumb isn't far off 85 in Greenville SC, and he's got more than just the pre-bonsai on his website.

John is a nice guy, so many trident maples. I got an ume from him today

 

[Ming dynasty]

Bella Bonsai has tons of material in the ground, he just dug a shimpaku for me that I'm going to pick up in May. I was there in October and he didn't have any junipers in pots so I paid him for that one and left it in the ground over winter. Lots of other stuff and great guy for a chat. Enjoy your trip

Larry have a good sense of humor and sooo many trees. I got couple Yabai ume from him

 

[Ming dynasty]

The bonsai learning center is actually in Statesville now...maybe 45 minutes north of Charlotte. It is definitely worth the visit but make sure to contact Brad and make arrangements ahead of time...he doesn't have regular business hours. I have never been to Bella Bonsai...I'm told he is developing a lot of pre bonsai material in the ground but that is all I know.

Met Brad today, super cool guy. Share a lot other hobbies with him. Amazing garden set-up and lots of beautiful trees. What a day

 

[Jcmmaple]

John is a nice guy, so many trident maples. I got an ume from him today

He has ume, maybe I need to stop by.

 

[Ming dynasty]

He has ume, maybe I need to stop by.

He had 2x, now 1. I got it despite him warning me they are not doing too well. Bella bonsai have some kobai and Peggy.

 

[19Mateo83]

I hate I missed this post! I’m here in Charlotte. It wouldn’t have made a difference if you had as I’m tied up this weekend. But… If you make it back this way drop me a message. I have plenty trees you can dig through

 

[Ming dynasty]

I hate I missed this post! I’m here in Charlotte. It wouldn’t have made a difference if you had as I’m tied up this weekend. But… If you make it back this way drop me a message. I have plenty trees you can dig through

I’m here until tomo night, let me know if your schedule open up. Let’s dig!

 

[19Mateo83]

I’m here until tomo night, let me know if your schedule open up. Let’s dig!

Is there anything in particular that you are looking for? Btw, look out for food lion grocery stores here that have trees out front. This year they has some good sized landscape bald cypresses for $17.99 mixed in. Decent 1.5-2 inch trunks for a starter trees.

 

[Ming dynasty]

Is there anything in particular that you are looking for? Btw, look out for food lion grocery stores here that have trees out front. This year they has some good sized landscape bald cypresses for $17.99 mixed in. Decent 1.5-2 inch trunks for a starter trees.

Prob going to stop at Lion tomo. I saw it driving around earlier. Thought it was a cool name for grocery

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Met Brad today, super cool guy. Share a lot other hobbies with him. Amazing garden set-up and lots of beautiful trees. What a day

He's got a couple of trees from me. I have to get over there and check out how they are doing! I haven't been over there since last fall.

 

[Ming dynasty]

You have to, love the grass turf instead of beach pebbles. His cats are super friendly too