For beginners looking for less demanding outdoor bonsai, there are some species known for their easy care and resilience. Here are some outdoor bonsai that are not difficult to care for:
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Juniperus (Juniper)
- Advantages: Very hardy, easy to shape, tolerates pruning and wiring well, low maintenance.
- Recommendation: Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' (Creeping Juniper)
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Ficus (Fig Tree)
- Advantages: Very tolerant, fast-growing, can be grown indoors and outdoors, easy to prune.
- Recommendation: Ficus carica (Common Fig)
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Cotoneaster
- Advantages: Hardy, small leaves and flowers, can tolerate pruning and wiring well, tolerates various soil types.
- Recommendation: Cotoneaster horizontalis
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Ligustrum (Privet)
- Advantages: Hardy, fast grower, well-suited to pruning, tolerates various conditions.
- Recommendation: Ligustrum sinense (Chinese Privet
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Carpinus (Hornbeam)
- Advantages: Hardy, attractive foliage, easy to shape, low maintenance.
- Recommendation: Carpinus betulus (European Hornbeam)
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Pyracantha (Firethorn)
- Advantages: Hardy, produces colorful berries, tolerates pruning well, robust.
- Recommendation: Pyracantha coccinea
These trees are all excellent choices for beginners because they are undemanding and tolerant of beginner mistakes. They are hardy and can survive well outdoors in various climatic conditions. Additionally, they respond well to basic bonsai techniques such as pruning and wiring, making them ideal for those just starting with bonsai.