Remember,

if it ain't fun,

it ain't bonsai!

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 3/16/24

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 # 105P650

Species: Ponderosa pine. Estimated age: 125 years. Collected 4/2022.

Price: $475.

Estimated shipping: $175. Comments: Great jins to refine on an old trunk. The whole top is very flexible and can be repositioned any way you like.

106. Tree # 106P733.

Species: Ponderosa Pine. Estimated age: 70 years. Collected 10/2022. Price: $225. Estimated shipping: $150. Comments: Interesting trunk and flexible branches.

109. Tree # 109H63. SOLD Species: Chokecherry. Estimated age: 10 years. Collected: 5/2022. Price: $100. Estimated shipping: $32. Comments: White flowers, edible purple fruit and a great trunk for one so small.

107. Tree # 107S117.

SOLD

Species: Black Hills spruce.

Estimated age: 60 years.

Collected 10/2022.

Price: $275.

Estimated shipping: $85. Comments: A nice old spruce collected with a stone in the base.

108. Tree # 108P729.

Species: Ponderosa Pine.

Estimated age: 30 years. Collected: 5/2023.

Price: $150.

Estimated shipping: $50. Comments: A small pine with a unique shape.

Black Hills Bonsai Calendar: Mid-March 2024

Average current temps: Daytime: 30-50; Nightime: low 30s to teens. Forecast: Dry and warm.

Watering: Weekly, minimum.

Tasks: Great time for wiring and pruning conifers.

Avoiding: Not yet time for transplanting and repotting.

103. Tree # 103H62. SOLD  Species: Western Red Currant. Estimated age: 20 years. Collected: 5/2022. Price: $125. Estimated shipping: $32. Comments: Small leaves, long-lasting pinkish/ white bell flowers and edible red fruit. This is usually the very first shrub to start growing in our area, and this one is just starting.

110. Tree # 110P730

SOLD

Species: Ponderosa pine.

Estimated age: 40 years. Collected: 4/2032.

Price: $150.

Estimated shipping: $50. Comments: A small literati pine with great character in the trunk.

Never give up!

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

The Burlap Bonanza it's too early to make plans yet, but once things are decided I'll post the info and potential start date right here.

Tools are up to date. Driftwood and stone slabs 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.

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!

A sign in downtown Rapid City, with a sticker on top of it.

104. Tree # 104P731.  Species: Ponderosa pine. Estimated age: 40 years. Collected: 5/2023. Price: $175. Estimated shipping: $50. Comments: Great little pine with dense foliage and shari up the main trunk.

111. Tree # 111P727

Species: Ponderosa pine.

Estimated age: 20 years. Collected: 10/2022.

Price: $125.

Estimated shipping: $60. Comments: Two trees completely grown together but the larger trunk is dead, so this is a carving project. Should be fun!

100. Tree # 100P734

Species: Ponderosa pine. Estimated age: 60 years. Collected 5/2023.

Price: $275.

Estimated shipping: $165. Comments: An attractive medium size pine.