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if it ain't fun,

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Golden Arrow Bonsai

"Let Yourself Go Wild"

Ancient Collected Trees

Andrew Smith, 22473 Alpine Acres Dr., Deadwood, S.D. 57732 605-342-4467 goldenarrowbonsai@gmail.com

The Dragon of the Mountains Remains

To contact me use goldenarrowbonsai@gmail.com.

Shipping Info: Shipping estimates are based on FedEx Home Delivery to the East Coast. Include your full shipping address and phone # when asking about a tree and I'll see if I can get a better rate. Spee-Dee is available in some areas. Priority mail works well for tools and wire.

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Updated 11/30/23

Trees for Bonsai

101. Tree # 101P702. Species: Ponderosa pine. Estimated age: 20 years. Collected 4/2023. Price: $125. Estimated shipping: $40. Comments: A nice small pine with some character.

102. Tree # 102S113. Species: Black Hills spruce. Estimated age: 20 years. Collected: 5/2023. Price: $125. Estimated shipping: $85. Comments: Plenty to work with.

105. Tree # 105S93

Species: Black Hills spruce. Estimated age: 15 years. Collected 5/2023.

Price: $55.

Estimated shipping: $50. Comments: When it grows up it wants to be a Christmas tree. Save it! Make it into a bonsai instead!

106. Tree # 106P700.

Species: Ponderosa pine. Estimated age: 20 years. Collected 5/2023. Price: $125. Estimated shipping: $45. Comments: A nice small pine.

109. Tree # 109P713.

Species: Ponderosa pine.

Estimated age: 25 years. Collected: 5/2023.

Price: $325.

Estimated shipping: $75. Comments: Four brothers. Or four sisters. Your choice.

107. Tree # 107P695.

Species: Ponderosa pine.

Estimated age: 30 years.

Collected 4/2023.

Price: $125.

Estimated shipping: $50. Comments: A nice small pine that wants to be a bonsai. Interesting character.

108. Tree # 108P712.

Species: Ponderosa pine.

Estimated age: 40 years. Collected: 5/2023.

Price: $150.

Estimated shipping: $55. Comments: A medium size pine with a nice character for bonsai.

Black Hills Bonsai Calendar: Early December 2023

Average current temps: Daytime: upper 20s- low 40s; Nightime: low 30s to single digits. Forecast: Dry and warm.

Watering: Every two weeks, minimum.

Tasks: Wiring, watering, pruning.

Avoiding: Potting and repotting.

103. Tree # 103P710. Species: Ponderosa pine. Estimated age: 100 years. Collected: 4/2023. Price: $475. Estimated shipping: $175. Comments: A unique old pine.

110. Tree # 110P703

Species: Ponderosa pine.

Estimated age: 25 years. Collected: 5/2032.

Price: $175.

Estimated shipping: $50. Comments: A complex small pine.

Never give up!

This old pine is hanging in there despite some tough times.

It's been a warm, dry fall so far. Perhaps El Nino is modifying our winter a bit. We had too much winter last year though, so a mild one this year would be welcome.

Tools are up to date. Books and pots are not currently up to date.

Shipping for trees is estimated using FedEx home delivery to Pittsburg, PA. Your actual rate may vary depending on your location, so please include your full address, and phone number, with any inquiries.

No shipping between Dec 17th - Jan 8th.

If you are not familiar with the species offered here please check with a local nursery or bonsai group to see if that species will survive in your area. A little research goes a long way!

An osprey nest rests precariously atop a beetle-killed pine near Spearfish Creek.

104. Tree # 104P706. Species: Ponderosa pine. Estimated age: 35 years. Collected: 4/2023. Price: $150. Estimated shipping: $75. Comments: A smallish pine with a thick trunk.