Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) is chosen for bonsai primarily due to its lobed leaves, color, and its adaptability to become a bonsai. Also, there are countless varieties and the bonsai tree can be formed in a variety of styles. Position: The Japanese Maple prefers a sunny, airy position but during great midday heat it should be […]
Choosing Your Bonsai Tree
When you go to choose your Bonsai Tree you will find that there are a great many varieties to choose from. In reality, any plant that has a trunk and branches can become a Bonsai Tree. A lot of people choose the tropical Bonsai Plant because they are beautiful and can be grown indoors all […]
Bonsai FAQ
Practiced for centuries in China and Japan, Bonsai is the reproduction of natural tree forms in miniature. A Bonsai is a living miniature tree in an attractive pot that increase in beauty and value as they mature over the years. Bonsai simply translates as “tree in a pot”. How hard is it to grow & maintain […]
Introduction to the Art of Bonsai
The definition of the term “Bonsai” is : a plant, usually a tree or shrub, that is grown in a container and made to look like a mature tree through the use of various training techniques. The plant usually does not exceed 1 meter in height. The art of Bonsai as we know it traces […]