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Redwood bonsai trees usually grow over 100 meters in height. They are practically one of the tallest growing wild trees in the world. Hence, redwood is considered an unusual choice for a bonsai tree.

Given the age old practice and technique of bonsai, man became able to control nature and grow bonsai redwood trees. With the right care and tons of patience, redwood bonsai trees can grow into the loveliest piece among your bonsai tree collection.

If you are planning to grow redwood , you need to complete all bonsai care essentials. First, you need to understand how to properly handle redwood bonsai.

First, you need to get a complete set of tool, which include shears, clippers and wire. The shears and clippers are meant for trimming and pruning your redwood bonsai. The wire is used to hold its leaves in place as you train it. These items can easily be found at your local home and garden stores.

The next step is getting some redwood cultivation notes. Never place your bonsai in the ground or in a large pot or bowl. Instead, use shallow pots or bowls to prevent the tree from rapidly growing. Position your bonsai tree pots in full sunlight.

The best bonsai style to apply on redwood is the formal upright styles. Applying other styles on this tree will only make it unhealthy. Since redwood is naturally a very tall treeit is used to buttressing, which explains its lovely strong surfaced roots. Take advantage of this attribute when styling your bonsai.