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Hello! My name is Brian, I am 27 and have been eyeing bonsai as a hobby for some time for a number of reasons. I have finally decided to take 'the plunge' and have begun soaking up every last bit of information I can on the subject before I actually put a plant to root (so to speak).

While I still feel that I have more reading to do, and that I should likely pick up some proper books in addition to what I've read on 名媛直播 Empire and other sites, I have been trying to consider what I can plant. You see, I live in Southern California, where nighttime temperatures in winter can reach 40 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit (4.5 degrees Celcius to -1.2 degrees Celsius while in summer during the day they can spike to 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.4 degrees Celsius), or rarely even higher! The area is also sees minimal rainfall and typically low humidity. If you've ever been to Los Angeles, or the Disneyland in California... you know what weather I am talking about.

While I do have plant preferences, I suppose that I should first work with something hardy and rugged... even if it runs contrary to my tastes. I do have a preference for conifers. Especially California Redwoods and Sequoias and such as well as those cedar varieties in Japan that you can almost mistake for a redwood in a bad light (Cryptomeria japonica?).

I know I have much to learn - about the trees and about the hobby. And I shall definitely continue reading and learning what I can. But plant ideas for this region, and any other tips for a total newcomer would be most appreciated.

Brian (Erev)

I would say pretty much any conifer would be happy in that climate. Especially pine and juniper woudl ber well-suited. If you provide shelter against dry winds you can probably get away waith almost any non-tropical species, so also acers and stuff.

Thank you for the answer Leatherback! We do have dry winds that kick up at certain times of the year, but I may be able to do something to at least limit their effect.

I was worried that it might be too hot and dry for conifers - my attempts at growing them normally in the area have not turned out too well. I certainly glad to hear that the climate isn't too much of an issue. Is there a particular species of pine that is a bit more hardy and may be better suited for a novice?

another good tree is any of the 40 or so species of ligustrum. they are tough trees.

check what trees are common in your region.
i would think any pinus species, picea species, junipers and maybe even sequoia..
i don't know what kind of decidious trees grow there, but Acers could handle it.. and even Satsuki's should be ok..

i think for starters, junipers and maples would be best and can be easily found..

There isn't much common (natively, at least) in this region - it is mostly quick burning chaparral. Sequoias, which I love, flourish about 300 miles north of my home, up in the mountains. I do plan to give one a try though.

Native plants to the Los Angeles area of California appear to be the California Bay, California Black Walnut, Western Sycamore, the Valley Oak, and the Coast Live Oak.

Thank you all so much for the help! I feel almost about ready to get some supplies and to begin my search for a starter tree. Junipers, Maples, and Ligustrum... I should be able to get my hands on one of those.

elms will do well in your climate...the seiju elm was found in california in the 70's. it was a sport of hokkiado elm. they have smaller leaves than a catlin elm and grow faster and are less brittle than the hokkiado.
they love full sun the hotter the better