Bonsai (lit. bon-planted) is the art of aesthetic miniaturization of trees, or of developing woody or semi-woody plants shaped as trees, by growing them in containers. Cultivation includes techniques for shaping, watering, and re-potting in various styles of containers.
"Bonsai" is a Japanese pronunciation of the earlier Chinese term penzai. A "bon" is a tray-like pot typically used in bonsai culture. The word bonsai is used in the West as an umbrella term for all miniature trees in containers or pots.
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Explains bonsai tree care, styling and discusses backgrounds and specie guides including the Juniper and Ficus bonsai care. With an extensive gallery section.
Includes FAQ, tutorial for growing Fuchsia Bonsai, photo gallery and forum.
Great resource for tropical and especially Ficus species, by Jerry Meislik
John Oldland's collection of bonsai and suiseki. Photo galleries, and links to Australian bonsai clubs and nurseries.
Presents articles on selection of specimens, cultural needs, pruning, pests and diseases, as well as a photo gallery.
Getting started, photo album, essentials, tools and equipment, related links, contact information, species guide, and display hints.
Devoted to the art and practice of Bonsai. Offers a wide range of articles written to instruct and enlighten both the beginner and the more advanced enthusiast.
Free downloadable video about bonsai. The WorldOfBonsai series is a 20X10 min series from Japan and China. Beginner and Care video are libraries of how create and care for bonsai clips.
Forums and articles about bonsai, Suiseki, and Japanese gardens and culture.
Galeries and background information on bonsai pots.
Description of bonsai, accessories, pots, suiseki, tools, bonsai museum and training courses. Located in Italy.
Styling, pruning, repotting, chichi bonsai, a gallery and links.
Collection of articles about choosing, planting, pruning, and caring for bonsai.
Grew out of a mailing list started in 1992. Features a forum for bonsai enthusiasts.
Information about mini-bonsai, with a gallery of pictures, tips, techniques and case-studies. [Japanese and English]
Has the sole purpose of presenting and recording the slow transition of nursery stock and pre-bonsai material into developed bonsai. All trees styled by Paul Pikel.
Indoor and outdoor exhibit area, just out of Seattle, Washington.
Dedicated to the smallest of all bonsai, Shohin-bonsai. Case stories, gallery and articles.
Tony has been working with bonsai since 1983, he specialises in native European trees, in particular; Hawthorn, Yew and Pine and that is the focus of this site.
Indoor and outdoor exhibit area, just out of Seattle, Washington.
Forums and articles about bonsai, Suiseki, and Japanese gardens and culture.
Galeries and background information on bonsai pots.
Great resource for tropical and especially Ficus species, by Jerry Meislik
Explains bonsai tree care, styling and discusses backgrounds and specie guides including the Juniper and Ficus bonsai care. With an extensive gallery section.
Devoted to the art and practice of Bonsai. Offers a wide range of articles written to instruct and enlighten both the beginner and the more advanced enthusiast.
Free downloadable video about bonsai. The WorldOfBonsai series is a 20X10 min series from Japan and China. Beginner and Care video are libraries of how create and care for bonsai clips.
Grew out of a mailing list started in 1992. Features a forum for bonsai enthusiasts.
Tony has been working with bonsai since 1983, he specialises in native European trees, in particular; Hawthorn, Yew and Pine and that is the focus of this site.
Information about mini-bonsai, with a gallery of pictures, tips, techniques and case-studies. [Japanese and English]
Collection of articles about choosing, planting, pruning, and caring for bonsai.
Getting started, photo album, essentials, tools and equipment, related links, contact information, species guide, and display hints.
Presents articles on selection of specimens, cultural needs, pruning, pests and diseases, as well as a photo gallery.
Styling, pruning, repotting, chichi bonsai, a gallery and links.
Includes FAQ, tutorial for growing Fuchsia Bonsai, photo gallery and forum.
Has the sole purpose of presenting and recording the slow transition of nursery stock and pre-bonsai material into developed bonsai. All trees styled by Paul Pikel.
Dedicated to the smallest of all bonsai, Shohin-bonsai. Case stories, gallery and articles.
Description of bonsai, accessories, pots, suiseki, tools, bonsai museum and training courses. Located in Italy.
John Oldland's collection of bonsai and suiseki. Photo galleries, and links to Australian bonsai clubs and nurseries.
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