Bonsai

Bonsai

A bonsai tree is a living tree or shrub which has been grown in a way which gives the impression of being a full-sized, mature tree. An artistic representation of a full-sized tree in small pot. Bonsai trees are generally grown in shallow ceramic pots. A bonsai is not a species of tree; in fact many species of tree can be turned into bonsai through various techniques.

Bonsai are trees and plants grown in containers in such a way so that they look their most beautiful – even prettier than those growing in the wild. Cultivating bonsai is a very artistic hobby as well as a traditional Japanese art. It’s also a good illustration of the gentle respect Japanese have for living things and an expression of their sense of what is beautiful.

The process of raising bonsai requires controlling the kind of shape the trees take. Sometimes you need to bend branches with wires or to cut them off altogether. You might think that’s cruel, but these steps are essential for the tree to remain healthy in a pot

Use bonsai tools and accessories such as scissors and cutters to prune the tree. We sometimes use special bonsai wire to control the direction of branches and trunks. We fertilize bonsai trees and use good quality soil to promote healthy growth

All sorts of trees and shrubs are used as bonsai. In essence, any plant that can be grown in a small container can be cultivated as a bonsai. The most popular varieties include a type of pines and maples, whose leaves change their color in autumn; flowering trees, like the cherry and plum and fruit-bearing trees, like the lemon and persimmon. In countries other than Japan, varieties that are best suited to the local climate are used. The trees can grow as tall as 01 m or be small enough to be fit in one’s palm.