{"id":482,"date":"2015-06-18T08:26:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-18T08:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whiteoakterrace.com\/blog\/?p=482"},"modified":"2017-10-18T05:57:16","modified_gmt":"2017-10-18T05:57:16","slug":"give-a-bonsai-tree-this-fathers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whiteoakterrace.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/18\/give-a-bonsai-tree-this-fathers-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Give a Bonsai Tree this Father\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are looking for a unique Father’s Day gift this year, why not consider a Bonsai tree.  This unique gift is perfect for Dad; it lasts for years, is a great conversation piece for the office or home and is more affordable and easier to maintain than you think.<\/p>\n

Some great beginner bonsai trees are:<\/p>\n

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• Juniper Bonsai –<\/strong> this outdoor bonsai comes in a variety of shapes and is a great beginner bonsai.<\/li>\n
• Ficus Bonsai –<\/strong> this indoor Bonsai requires good light, but little care or pruning.<\/li>\n
• Chinese Elm –<\/strong> this is another great choice for beginners; it is easy to prune and will maintain its size if kept indoors. Outdoors this tree will grow but will need continued trimming.<\/li>\n
• Dwarf Scheffler –<\/strong> this tree native of Taiwan is another beginner indoor Bonsai tree.<\/li>\n
• Jade Bonsai –<\/strong> this classic Bonsai from Africa is easy for the beginner. This indoor Bonsai needs a lot of light and likes to be dry and pruned often.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Bonsais are a great gift for Dad, include a book with his tree and he will enjoy it for years to come.  Bonsais and bonsai accessories can be found online on amazon.com or bonsaioutlet.com and there are a few places to find them locally near your Encino apartment:<\/p>\n

  Yamaguchi Bonsai Nursery (LA)<\/p>\n

  Kimura Bonsai Nursery (Northridge)<\/p>\n

  Fuji Nursery (Sylmar)<\/p>\n

  This unique gift is a great way to show Dad you care.<\/p>\n