I have 3 maple bonsai trees and this is the first winter i've owned them. when i got them they were already growing wild for a couple of seasons, i think. what should i do for the winter? should i water them in the winter? do i have to put the pot under some hay to keep it warm? should i add fertalizer to them? should i transplant before winter?|||This is an excellent question! I love bonsai trees, the bigger the better. I've noticed that there are other trees that resemble bonsai on a much larger scale.
How tall is your bonsai?
To answer your question:
Climate-
Outdoor bonsai are deciduous trees that require the same climate changes in spring, summer, fall, and winter as full-sized trees of the same species. As a rule, deciduous bonsai do well in regions with humidity levels of 50% to 75% and yearly temperature ranges of 20 to 100 degree F. During winter, deciduous bonsai must remain outdoors. This period of dormancy is essential--without it, the tree may become unhealthy and susceptible to disease. Protect or "heel-in" your bonsai by covering the pot and soil with pine needles or mulch. Place the tree against a wall to shield it from extreme winds. Outdoor bonsai are more vulnerable to extreme cold than full-size trees and should be moved to a garage, shed, cold frame, or basement when temperatures fall below 20 degrees F.
Soil and fertilizer
Bonsai trees spend years in the same soil and eventually deplete the available nutrients. Providing supplemental nutrition is essential for a healthy tree. Most water soluble and time-released fertilizers work well when used as directed.|||First, we need to know where you live. It depends on what your low temperature is expected to be. You'll find some helpful winter care tips on my Bonsai Care page on:
http://www.american-bonsai.com . If you wish, you may email me at
wchoat@american-bonsai.com for more specific care information on maples which will be too lengthy to answer here.
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