Bonsai palm tree?

[Hornet]

So i know palms can never really be made as a true bonsai, due to ther fask they can be trained in the way a bonsai normally is. I was just wondering if they can be kept smaller via regular root pruning, do they tolerate that? The reason i ask is i'm after a couple of palms which are far too large for pots but due to their rarity i dont want to plant them in the garden here at our rental property so would just like to keep them going in pots. Anyony tried this?

John

[bonsaibruce]

Greetings,
I have always been advised not to work with palm trees. Give them away or put in the bin.
If you would like a bonsai that looks like a "palm tree", grow some jacaranda seedlings. They root prune well and don't mind being tip pruned.
They look like palms from a distance.
You are welcome to attend Bimer's September meeting, Saturday 3rd, 12.30. Church Hall Safari St West Chermside. I'll bring one to show you.
Happy bonsai,
Bruce.

[Pup]

Yes they can survive in pots. Mrs Pup has a collection of dwarf Rhapis palms in pots and has had them in there for 20 years.

There is a specific society for growing them in Japan, with some being in the very high dollar value, especially the variegated ones.

You do not have to re-pot too often and add a couple of pieces of charcoal to the mix.

Cheers Pup.

[chrisatrocky]

Palms can and do make beautiful bonsai. Why would you use another spicies to imitate a palm when you can use a palm. Dwarf Date palm, Sago palms, Rhaphis palms, some of the cycad palms and others are suitable for bonsai. here are some pics
Dwarf date

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chris

[chelsworthgale]

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which palm is that?

[chrisatrocky]

Cycus revoluta (Sago Palm) is what it is

chris