Apple Bonsai

Please water immediately on arrival.

Light: A protected patio or other shaded area is well suited for bonsais. Morning sun only to avoid drying out during hot periods. In areas with frost/freezing, a bright sunny room will suffice.
Water/Fertilizer: Requires regular watering to avoid drying out. Do not allow the plant to sit in freestanding water. Good drainage is as important as regular watering. Allow enough water to observe water exiting the drain hole at the bottom of the container. Use a well balanced, soluble plant food, 1/2 strength, every 4 weeks during the growing season. Watch for mildew and aphids.
Pruning: During the growing season, remove long shoots that haven't fruited leaving two nodes. This creates good branchlet structure and canopy development. In the dormant season, remove all of last years growth leaving two buds for fruit development for the following season. Repot every 2-3 years during the winter. Remove 1/3 of the existing rootball.
Dormant period: Your plant will perform better next year if allowed to go dormant during the winter. If you live in a frost-free area you may leave it out on a protected patio or other shaded area. In areas with snow or freezing temperatures the plant should be kept indoors. Remember to keep the roots moist but not in free-standing water.

NOTE: Ships direct from our greenhouse. Orders placed this week will ship on Monday or Tuesday of next week. This ensures your plant reaches you the same week it ships and does not spend more than 3 days in transit. RESTRICTIONS: Cannot be shipped via overnight delivery. Cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam or the US Virgin Islands.