Ceanothus G , California Lilac Bonsai! BoneDry Bonsai

Did a nursery crawl & found the 1/2 off pile...maybe they will turn into rescues & not wastes of time! Always fun though & a learning experience.

[@mattbrennan647]

I with you on the small tree philosophy. Looks like it’s got great potential. Hopefully it will survive and thrive. Thanks

[@bonedrybonsai4109]

Thanks, hoping so! I should clarify that that was my philosophy for this tree...my next bargain was huge! Hope you check the next vid, it was fun!

[@greenmachinesweden]

Wow, you find bargain tree almost every week. Lucky you! I am allways looking around and find a handfull in a year. Need to intensify search, 15m of bonsai benches in planning :). Stay safe mate.

[@bonedrybonsai4109]

You do need to...got to fill those new benches!

[@questionablecooking7019]

I repotted a mame yankee point not too long ago, starting budding up to flower this week. Fun times.

[@bonedrybonsai4109]

Wow that is awesome! I wonder if I could get this one that small...😊. Better get it to live first...Thanks!

[@questionablecooking7019]

@@bonedrybonsai4109 it was pretty small but really old when I found it. Had nice bark, I trimmed it back to the main leader and let it sit in it's can for a year, then repotted in Feb. Going strong.

[@jeffdodson1675]

Ceanthus (pronounced See-an-oh-thus) is the genus as well as one of the common names.....the “G” is probably for “gloriosus”, the species name. Can be temperamental as a bonsai and not do well if manipulated too much. However, sometimes it thrives when bonsai’ed. I hope you have a thriver. If you do, then you can cut back on the legginess and it will back bud like it is going out of style.

[@bonedrybonsai4109]

Thanks very much for the info Jeff. I'm afraid if mine was a thriver it was in days past, not a thing happening with it now except branches getting brittle.

[@GlitterForeverr]

Would love to see it in bloom!

[@bonedrybonsai4109]

Me too but it's not looking good...will update good or bad. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@mattygroves]

I hope this one makes it. What foliage there is looks healthy.

[@bonedrybonsai4109]

Thanks, I really do too. I agree what's on it seems like it wants to remain, & the small stuff wants to grow. Will update

[@marcelwesterhoff]

Nice video. Just one small suggestion. Please turn op the audio volume a little.

[@bonedrybonsai4109]

Thanks Marcel, appreciate the feedback. I wish I could, got it maxed out at 400%. Until I can get better equipment this is the best I've got.

[@jackwoodhouse9041]

How is the bonsai now? 😊

[@bonedrybonsai4109]

It’s in the big garden in the sky unfortunately. Seems a good variety to try again though