What are the materials for making bonsai in the north?

Making bonsai depends on what kind of flowers you make. For example, some people like to use stones and sand together and use that mud directly. Different flowers can use different materials.

For example, bonsai plants suitable for northern planting include Lagerstroemia indica, Podocarpus, Chinese wood, pomegranate, sweet-scented osmanthus, longevity flower and so on.

Elms grow the most in all parts of the country. I believe everyone is familiar with this kind of tree. Although Lagerstroemia indica is not often planted in the north, it is a native variety everywhere. Can be used to make bonsai, the effect is excellent.

Vitex negundo can often be seen on some hillsides where sunlight can shine. In summer, it will bloom lavender flowers and smell a special smell on the petals.

There is a shrub named Cotinus coggygria in the red leaves of Xiangshan Mountain in Beijing, which grows a lot in Shan Ye, the highest in the north. Cold and drought-tolerant, but not water-resistant, but the biggest disadvantage is that the leaves are too big.

There are also five-pointed maple, which is also the most cold-resistant maple variety in China.