Broadleaf Species
Broadleaf species are in its simplest form have thin broad leaves, compared to t needle like or scale like leaves that Conifers have. Taxonomically they are in the angiosperms or flowering plants division.
Broadleaf weeds such as Dandelions are another problem, although fairly easy to control with a broadleaf weed control. Most broadleaf herbicides are mixed in with the fertilizers, and must be applied when the grass and weeds are damp.
Broadleaf - Trees that have generally broad and flat leaves as opposed to needles.
Biomass - The total of all of the living biological material in a specific habitat - in this case, the Bonsai pot.
Deciduous and broadleaf species such as Elms, Maples and box should have predominantly naturally ascending branching and should not have clearly defined foliage pads; ...
Deciduous and broadleaf trees can be bare-rooted without any detriment to their health; more care must be taken with coniferous species such as Junipers and Pines. I would recommend removing all old soil by hand but not washing the roots.
Abutilon is a large genus of about 150 species of broadleaf evergreens in the mallow family (Malvaceae).
Mostly broadleaf species are used. As for techniques, this style relies mainly on pruning. Artists in Southern China pioneered the technique of "Grow and Clip".
The Boxwood is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen that produces small but bright green leaves. The bark on the trunk and branches is a beautiful contrasting white.
 See also: Bonsai, Species, Plant, Tree, Deciduous
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