Today I went to the Great Yorkshire Show! It was a lot of fun, and of course, I looked at many cheeses, and had a dinosaur meat sandwich. (Sorry Charmander!) I saw some bonsai trees which reminded me of my home in Japan. It was a lot of fun!
Are you running out of gift ideas? Do you want to give the usual home appliance to friends and family? Just imagine receiving something fresh, unique, and far from the usual blender you usually get at weddings and anniversaries. It’s almost certain that you’re gift will truly be appreciated and not be recycled.
A bonsai tree not only has an aesthetic appeal but also exudes a symbolic and enchanting appearance. This gift idea is something fresh, both figuratively and literally speaking. Its artistic and miniature arrangement makes it a classy gift to give and receive. The time and age aspect possessed by a bonsai tree also makes it unique.
It is an excellent wedding gift for newly weds especially for those who were together for years before getting married. The bonsai tree is a great symbol to represent the number of years that it took the couple to prepare and decide to bind their souls as the perfect match just like it took the bonsai tree years to be pruned and shaped to get to its majestic form.
The bonsai tree is also a great gift for those who have celebrated many magnificent and memorable years together. It can be an anniversary gift that equals the journey that the couple has gone through the years. It can be a reminder of wonderful memories they had and the challenges that they had overcome as their marriage flourished through the years. The couple can also look at it as a symbol of the good years to come. Ultimately, it a great wedding anniversary present because the age of the bonsai tree can equal the number of years the married couple has been together. It is this element that makes it a thoughtful and romantic gift.
There are a many bonsai trees sold as gifts that you can order on the market. These are usually for indoors and table top bonsai trees. You can choose from a variety of single trees or a combination of three to seven trees in one container to make your mini tropical forest garden. When choosing this as a gift, consider the knowledge of the person to whom you are giving the bonsai tree. If he is a bonsai collector you probably don’t need to give him some bonsai tree care tips or a bonsai tool kit. However, if he is clueless about bonsai trees, you may need to think of a bonsai tree that is easier to manage.
One of the most interesting trees you’ll ever find will be the olive tree. These types of trees will grow in abundance in the Mediterranean area, some tropical parts of Asia, and certain regions of Africa. Olive trees will do best in subtropical climates that see blank the drier summers and possibly mild winters.
Although many people might think of an olive tree just being an olive tree, they actually come in various varieties. Some will actually be a sterile type while others will be fruit bearing. Certain types of all of trees provide a vast array of varied looks. Some may have a weeping branches and others more rigid. Some will have narrow and long leaves while others will not. You’ll also see a variety that have been dwarfed very similar to bonsai type indoor plants. However, some trees will actually grow 50 feet in height and about 30 feet wide.
Olive trees have been well known for having the capacity to live many years. As talked about in the Bible, olive trees have a to important place in history. It has been known that these trees have often lived up to 500 years and more.
Many different gardeners will like this type of tree because of it being an evergreen type with fruit. One of the nicer functions of this tree will be its fruit that helps produce oil and pickles. The fruit it produces will also come in various varieties as you have seen in stores. Size and shape of this fruit may also vary a fair amount depending on the olive tree type. Those olives it produces will usually be a main ingredient in Italian food restaurants.
One of the other benefits of olive trees will be its cream colored flowers with a sweet fragrance that it produces. This tree actually has each its main flower that has both male and female parts and also a flower that has only stamens.
Also, as talked about in the Bible, the olive tree needs to be pruned frequently. Regular pruning needs to be continually performed in order for the tree to maintain its shape and size. As with other fruit bearing trees, pruning really does help it to thrive better and produce more fruit. However, careful pruning needs to be performed in order to avoid bacterial disease like olive knot.
As with other fruit bearing trees, certain pests can cause havoc on for the olive tree. Pests like the medfly and the Dacus oleae will be the enemies of this tree. Precautions will have to be taken in order to avoid damage done by these pests.
As with other fruit bearing trees, saturated soil may help cause root rot. Appropriate irrigation methods will be required in order to produce thriving olive trees. Also, the health of the Olive tree will be encouraged greatly by a regular supply of fertilizer like nitrogen.
As long as your region supports it, you may find out that an olive tree will be perfect for your own garden or landscaping. You too have the chance of planting a tree like this that may live around 500 years or more.
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Product Description Ming Aralia Bonsai Tree (Polyscias) The Ming Aralia Bonsai Tree likes warmer temperatures of 60 to 70 degrees and above. Place the plant in bright filtered light near a sunny window and/or under artificial light with a minimum of 150 footcandles. They are an easy to grow bonsai. Native to Brazil. Ming Aralia Bonsai Tree is growing in a 7 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ Bonsai Pot. The tree stands about 8″ high. Plus we include an authentic Chinese Mudman an… More >>