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Osage as a bonsai tree

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Badger:
   been working with a couple of osage trees I decided to bonsai. I am really impressed with how well it takes to the style. Trunk develops character very early on and natural twisting tendencies of the branches add to it. The leaves will miniatureize easily when heavily pruned and it grows fairly fast. great tree for bonsai work. Steve

mullet:
 Steve, I used to have a Bonsai Nursery. I bet Osage would be good. I have two planted in my front yard that are still the same size as when I planted them 4 years ago. I think the sand and hot weather stunted them. How you ever tried Crape Myrtle? They are excellent for Bonsai.

Badger:
Chris, I bet crepe Myrtle would be good. One of my favorites is that wild privet that grows all over the place down south. I started a lot of my trees when I was about 10 yrs old but lost my entire collection when I got divorced at 40. Starting over now. I like mostly working with trees or bushes that have small flat leaves. Does myrtle miniaturize pretty well? Steve

HoBow:
Awesome topic!  Let's see some pictures!

Badger:
  I don't have a camera anymore >:(  I will see if I can find one somewhere. Steve

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