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Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.

The evolution of bonsai over the past two centuries is truly amazing - now a well known and respected horticultural artform that has spread throughout the world from Greenland to the U.S. to South Africa to Australia. It is constantly changing and reaching even greater heights, representative of how small the world is really getting.

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What is Bonsai? 5/30/2006 9:48:32 AM ' The word 'Bonsai'The word' is Japanese and literally translated it means 'planted in a container '. Basically Bonsai is a collection of techniques to grow, train and care for a tree in order to shape it into a miniature but naturally and old looking tre' Read More
Where does Bonsai originate from? 5/30/2006 9:48:32 AM ' Although the word 'bonsai' is Japanese, it originated in the Chinese empire. Around the year 1000 BC the Chinese started the art of 'pun-sai'; using special techniques to grow dwarf trees in containers. Originally only the elite of the society practiced ' Read More
Bonsai propagation 5/30/2005 9:48:32 AM ' Bonsai trees are grown with the purpose to resemble real life trees; looking old but remaining miniature-sized. There are different ways to propagate trees meant for Bonsai purposes, ranging from having full control about the shape of the tree (using see' Read More
Bonsai Development 5/30/2004 9:48:32 AM ' Bonsai can be developed from seeds or cuttings, from young trees or from naturally occurring stunted trees transplanted into containers. Most bonsai range in height from 5 centimetres (2 in) to 1 metre (3.33 ft). Bonsai are kept small and trained by prun' Read More

What is Bonsai?

5/30/2006 9:48:32 AM

' The word 'Bonsai'The word' is Japanese and literally translated it means 'planted in a container '. Basically Bonsai is a collection of techniques to grow, train and care for a tree in order to shape it into a miniature but naturally and old looking tre'

Where does Bonsai originate from?

5/30/2006 9:48:32 AM

' Although the word 'bonsai' is Japanese, it originated in the Chinese empire. Around the year 1000 BC the Chinese started the art of 'pun-sai'; using special techniques to grow dwarf trees in containers. Originally only the elite of the society practiced '

Bonsai propagation

5/30/2005 9:48:32 AM

' Bonsai trees are grown with the purpose to resemble real life trees; looking old but remaining miniature-sized. There are different ways to propagate trees meant for Bonsai purposes, ranging from having full control about the shape of the tree (using see'

Bonsai Development

5/30/2004 9:48:32 AM

' Bonsai can be developed from seeds or cuttings, from young trees or from naturally occurring stunted trees transplanted into containers. Most bonsai range in height from 5 centimetres (2 in) to 1 metre (3.33 ft). Bonsai are kept small and trained by prun'

Bonsai is the ancient art of dwarfing trees. It is considered not only an art form, but it takes accomplished horticultural skill. It is a way to achieve inner peace, also.

Magazine, March 24, 2006

Bonsai are not genetically dwarfed plants. They can be created from nearly any tree or shrub species and remain small through pot confinement with crown and root pruning. Some specific species are more sought after for use as bonsai material, because they have characteristics that make them appropriate for the smaller design arrangements of bonsai.

Magazine, July 12, 2006

Bonsai has now evolved to reflect changing tastes and times - with a great variety of countries, cultures and conditions in which it is now practiced.

In Japan today, bonsai are highly regared as a symbol of their culture and ideals. The New Year is not complete unless the tokonoma - the special niche in every Japanese home used for the display of ornaments and prized possessions - is filled with a blossoming apricot or plum tree. Bonsai is no longer reserved for the upper-class, but is a joy shared by executive and factory worker alike.