Remember,
if it ain't fun,
it ain't bonsai!
Golden Arrow Bonsai
"Let Yourself Go Wild"
Ancient Collected Trees
Andrew Smith, 22473 Alpine Acres Dr., Deadwood, S.D. 57732 605-342-4467 goldenarrowbonsai@gmail.com
The Dragon of the Mountains Remains
To contact me use goldenarrowbonsai@gmail.com.
Shipping Info: Shipping estimates are based on FedEx Home Delivery to Pittsburg. Include your full shipping address and phone # when asking about a tree and I'll see if I can get a better rate. Priority mail works well for tools and wire.
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Updated 02/06/26
Trees for Bonsai
105. Tree # 105P943. SOLD Species: Ponderosa pine. Estimated age: 125 years. Collected: 7/2025. Price: $725. Estimated shipping: $120. Comments: Fantastic small pine in a Sara Raynor pot with crackle glaze.
106. Tree # 106S180.
Species: Black Hills spruce.
Estimated age: 250 years.
Collected 6/2019.
Price: $2250.
Estimated shipping: Not available. Pick up or delivery only.
Comments: An ancient cliff-dweller that could be a garden tree or a tall bonsai! The tenjin makes this one about 7' tall, but, of course, that could be shortened. Three main branches and undeniable character.
108. Tree # 108J203. Species: Common juniper. Estimated age: 20 years. Collected: 10/2024. Price: $85. Estimated shipping: $55. Comments: A windswept needle juniper.
Black Hills Bonsai Calendar: Early February 2026
Average current temps: Daytime: 20s to 50s; Nightime: teens to 30s. Forecast: Abnormally warm and dry. Drought/fire danger is rising.
Watering: Up to once a week.
Tasks:Trees are in winter storage. I'm doing some wiring and pruning.
Avoiding: Collecting, potting or repotting.
110. Tree # 110P979. Species: Ponderosa pine. Estimated age: 20 years. Collected: 5/2025. Price: $75. Estimated shipping: $45. Comment: You have to start somewhere.
If you are not familiar with the species offered here please check to see if that species will survive in your area. A little research might save you some money!
Left, a really big pine burl on an old pine in the Black Hills.
Right, Judy and Sol (and Gallagher and Pearl) standing beside a 44.9" diameter pine that Sol showed us. After 40+ years working in the woods this is the largest diameter Black Hills pine I personally know of.
104. Tree # 104P101. Species: Ponderosa pine. Estimated age: 125 years. Collected: 5/2014. Price: $5225. Estimated shipping: $850. Comments: An awesome old pine in a Sara Raynor pot.
100. Tree # 100P987 SOLD Species: Ponderosa pine. Estimated age: 80 years. Collected 7/2025. Price: $375. Estimated shipping: $105. Comments: Great curves and flexible branches.
101. Tree # 101H83.
Species: American plum.
Estimated age: 30 years.
Collected: 3/2025.
Price: $175.
Estimated shipping: $95.
Comments: Iconic white spring flowers and small edible purple fruit.
107. Tree # 107P915 SOLD
Species: Ponderosa pine. Estimated age: 15 years.
Collected: 5/2025.
Price: $100.
Estimated shipping: $50. Comments: A small literati pine.
102. Tree # 102P986.
Species: Ponderosa pine.
Estimated age: 55 years.
Collected: 3/2025.
Price: $275.
Estimated shipping: $85.
Comments: A great start for a literati pine. Some shari to develop on the lower trunk.
109. Tree # 109H84.
Species: Eastern Hophornbeam. Estimated age: 20 years. Collected: 5/2025. Price: $225. Estimated shipping: $100. Comments: Good bark and flared base. Lacy branching
103. Tree # 103J202. Species: Rocky Mt juniper. Estimated age: 50 years. Collected: 5/2025. Price: $325. Estimated shipping: $110. Comments: A multi-trunk windswept or cascade juniper.
Shipping continues to go up, even though gas prices are down. I guess they got us and we just have to live with it.
Larger trees going to North & South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Most of Nebraska and limited areas of Missouri and the U.P. can be shipped via SpeeDee Delivery at a substantial discount from my listed FedEx rate.
111. Things to look for in a bonsai.
The same two spruce today. I'm guessing 10 years later.
