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BonsaiList · Field care cardzones 6–9

Willow Bonsai

Salix babylonica

Outdoor tree. Kept indoors it declines slowly, then dies. It needs real seasons.

Light
Full sun
Water
Keep very moist to wet
Soil
Moisture-retentive mix
Temperature
Hardy to -10°F
Feeding
Every 1-2 weeks, spring through August
Repotting
Every 1-2 years
The year at a glance
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prune: year-round, structural in late winter

Check the soil before you water — every time.bonsailist.com/species/willow

Tape it to the shelf the tree sits on. Update it when the seasons change — the full guide has the why behind every line.