Carpinus laxiflora, Loose Flower Hornbeam Bonsai

Carpinus laxiflora, Loose Flower Hornbeam BonsaiUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5 Native Range: Japan, Korea. Soil: Consistently moist, not soggy. Neutral pH. Light: Full sun to light shade. Height in the Garden: Up to 45' Attributes: Broadleaf, deciduous, small tree that is fantastic in the landscape and for bonsai culture. Foliage is small and delicate. Twigs are slim and flexible. Bark is light, gray brown. A wonderfulspecies for bonsai not often seen in the U. S. Notes: One of my favorite species for

specimen tree

Very charming

slightly alkaline to neutralLight: Full sunHeight in the Garden: 4–10'

A close relative of rhododendrons and azaleas

Bell-shaped white flowers bloom in spring

It has a good base and  tons good roots in all the right places

Water: Moderately drought-tolerant once established but benefits from consistent watering during prolonged dry periods

easy to grow and easily forms a trunk with a swollen base over time

Responds well to pruning and shaping

becoming ridged with age

Notes: Purple sprite is an easy to grow shade perennial that also makes wonderful kusamono

It is easy to grow and highly eager to please