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Special Form Plants

Bonsai, braided and specially shaped plants. Ideal for prestigious and unique venues.

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Special Form Plants Guide: Bonsai, Braided and Shaped Plants

Special form plants are unique landscape elements masterfully shaped and nurtured over years. From bonsai olives to braided hibiscus, pyramid laurels to ball-shaped plants, each is a work of art. They are perfect choices for luxury hotels, prestigious business centers and carefully designed gardens.

Special Form Plant Types and Shaping Techniques

Bonsai Olive trees are miniaturized forms of centuries-old olive trees through pruning and shaping; each is a unique sculpture. Braided Hibiscus is achieved by interweaving multiple trunks in a braid pattern. Pyramid and Ball Laurel (Laurus nobilis) are symbols of classic Mediterranean gardens with their geometric forms. Jacaranda is a special venue plant with purple blooms and elegant form.

Special Form Plants in Landscape Design

For entrance and reception areas, symmetrically placed ball or pyramid laurels add prestige. As a focal point, bonsai olive serves as an eye-catching artwork at garden center or terrace. Lined planting with pyramid laurels creates classic appearance along pathways. Container arrangements allow special form plants to be used on terraces, balconies and indoors.

Care and Form Maintenance of Special Form Plants

The most important aspect of special form plant care is maintaining the form. Ball and pyramid forms need light pruning 3-4 times per year for shape correction. Bonsai olives require professional pruning 1-2 times per year by an expert. Fertilizing should be done with slow-release fertilizer; over-fertilizing causes uncontrolled growth and form deterioration. Root pruning may also be periodically needed for container plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bonsai olives for sale are typically between 50 and 500 years old. Older ones with more character in their trunks are more valuable. Each bonsai olive is unique; trunk form, branch structure and overall silhouette differ.

Yes, especially ball laurel, pyramid laurel and bonsai olive grow excellently in containers. Adequately sized container, good drainage and regular fertilizing are essential. Container repotting is recommended every 2-3 years.

Laurel tolerates down to -10°C, bonsai olive to -12°C. Both species are drought tolerant. Jacaranda and braided hibiscus are more sensitive and should be protected below 0°C. Generally, special form plants are long-lived.

Special form plants require years of shaping effort, expertise and patience. For bonsai olives, age and trunk character determine price. Braided and geometric forms are created through regular care and pruning. Each is a unique handcrafted product.