Is there a nursery comparable to Wigert's on the west coast?

[Miguelito's Blade]

I had seen it favorably mentioned several times, so I took a look and was impressed with their selection of pre-bonsai in particular. I haven't yet found any nursery on the west coast that carries such an abundance. Does anyone know of one? It would be mail order.

 

[Moridin]

We have a great nursery here in south Sac off freeport bud https://maruyamabonsainursery.wordpress.com/

 

[Miguelito's Blade]

Thank you kindly, neighbor.

 

[BrianBay9]

If you're looking for variety and a place that will ship, try Brent Walston at Evergreen Gardens https://www.evergreengardenworks.com/viewcat.htm

 

[Miguelito's Blade]

I'll take a look. Thanks.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Because of Wigert's location in south Florida, they are a great place to go for tropicals. I have a Brazillian Rain Tree from them that I am quite happy with. However just as they are strong in tropicals, they aren't going to have much in the way of deciduous or winter hardy conifers.

@Brent is going to be one of our top recommendations for shippable pre-bonsai, since he has such a breadth and depth of selection... though it all depends on what you are looking for. There are some specialists out there who deal with yamadori... but the $$$ are going to match the effort involved.

Conversely, if you are looking for something specific, you can always post it in the "looking to buy" forum and a member might have what you need. I've gotten numerous trees that way.

 

[LanceMac10]

I have a Brazillian Rain Tree from them that I am quite happy with.

Have you created a thread tracking your progress? Don't believe I witnessed one. You holding out on me?

 

[Miguelito's Blade]

Thanks. As I can't say what species until I've seen it, my general aim is decent pre-bonsai at reasonable prices. Variety is a good thing.

 

[Miguelito's Blade]

I plead ignorance. I am really new around here and I'm still finding my way around.

 

[Paradox]

I plead ignorance. I am really new around here and I'm still finding my way around.

Dont worry, it can all seem very overwhelming. You'll get there.
Focus on a few things at a time to make it easier.

Also make sure whatever it is you are buying can handle your climate

 

[PaulH]

Check out Ron Anderson Bonsai in Citrus Heights, CA

 

[Miguelito's Blade]

Will do.

 

[n8]

Mentioned above, but these are our local shops with some details about what I think they excel at:

Maruyama (amazing azaleas, a few imported white pine, lots of black pine, hornbeam and juniper, several incredible collected Sierra juniper and a few ancient olives from an orchard currently in stock; best place to get pumice, lava and akadama - bring 5 gallon buckets)
Evergreen Gardenworks (mostly mail order, but can visit in person by appointment, terrific starter and pre-bonsai material)
Ron Anderson (newer nursery with some interesting stuff, plus closest to you and great people; good classes)
Lotus Bonsai Nursery (can visit in person by appointment, good pot selection, collected Sierra junipers and other mountain trees; classes and collecting trips available)

 

[Miguelito's Blade]

Thanks a lot for the summary.

 

[PaulH]

Peter Tea Bonsai in Auburn has a large selection of very high quality bonsai as well as soils, wire, pots etc...
Peter is also a great instructor for intermediate to advanced level bonsai hobbyists as well as offering other bonsai services,

 

[Miguelito's Blade]

Thanks PaulH. Since that's right around the corner we'll be sure to check it out.

 

[Hartinez]

I really can’t recommend Brent at Evergreen Gardenworks enough. I have seen so many amazing threads on this site alone from material he has started.

 

[Miguelito's Blade]

He is on my list.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Have you created a thread tracking your progress? Don't believe I witnessed one. You holding out on me?

It's a little leggy right now due to peak growing season.

 

[LanceMac10]

It's a little leggy right now due to peak growing season.

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Looks like a nice, small spinner....yellowish new growth a bit concerning...I wonder if it's a function of using that pond basket? Reaction to the bark in the mix? Scoosh too much sun?



get's more sun this year than it's been used too.......turface/bark/peat/gravel.....I'm less concerned than before?