About this episode

Evan and Carmen discuss the yaupon holly, an ideal evergreen species for bonsai beginners.

How's it, Bonsai Buds! Welcome to another episode of Little Things for Bonsai People. On this episode, Evan and Carmen discuss an amazing species that is great for beginners, the yaupon holly. The yaupon holly is native to the southeast United States and it is tough and forgiving. Listen as Evan breaks down all details that makes this an amazing species for beginners and advance bonsai practitioners alike. Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, and Bonsai Bar Also, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines! Buy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store: underhillbonsaistore.com Book classes at your favorite brewery: bonsaibar.com

People in this episode

Host: Evan Pardue

Guest: Carmen

Topics covered

• Bonsai
• Evergreen species
• Yaupon holly
• Beginners
• Bonsai tools
• Bonsai education

Keywords

• yaupon holly
• bonsai
• evergreen species
• beginner bonsai
• Bonsai tools
• southeast United States

Sponsors

Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, Bonsai Bar

Mentioned in this episode

Products: yaupon holly

Books & works: Episode 127

Places: southeast United States

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