Bonsai initially originated in Egypt thousands of years ago and moved to China. From China bonsai moved to Japan. Where the Japanese perfected the art of bonsai.

Japanese use azaleas to create magnificent bonsai following years of pruning, wiring and careful attention. The Japanese art of bonsai, and its precursor, the Chinese art of penjing, are rooted in the traditions of Asian culture.

The art of raising bonsai dwarfed potted trees has enabled the Japanese to admire nature in an indoor setting. The art of bonsai, as developed in America, is much freer in concept and style than Japanese bonsai.

The quality of a bonsai tree is measured on how well it portrays nature in miniature form. A bonsai should have a well tapered trunk and have branches all around the tree to give the bonsai visual depth. The art of bonsai involves the bringing together of tree and pot in visual harmony. “Bonsai” simply means “potted tree.” But many of the really fine specimens have been pruned for more than 100 years.

Requiring many years of devoted attention and care to produce, the bonsai extends beauty and expresses the significance of life. The care involved in creating and shaping a bonsai is considered a form of meditation in and of itself.

Over time, bonsai began to take on different styles, each which varied immensely from one another. Today, hardy as well as tropical indoor bonsai are trained in classic styles, including windswept, slanted trunk, rock clinging, and forest.

Bonsai are highly regarded as a symbol of Japanese culture and ideals. Contrary to popular belief, bonsai are not tortured trees. A bonsai may have areas of dead wood to give an impression of age. There are several techniques available to the bonsai grower to increase the apparent age.

No longer exclusively an oriental art form, today bonsai is practiced by thousands of people around the world, on every continent. The art of bonsai is the art of imitating the spirit of nature. A bonsai industry of considerable size exists in certain sections of Japan.

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Bonsai Trees Question: 1

bonsai help! (please no people who cant answer all of the questions!)?

I have a Grapevine bonsai tree. i got in on christmas so it was going through its dormancy period. it is now march 25/26 and its about in the 50s (degrees). its not budding. other trees outside are budding or growing and this bonsai isnt. i dont know if it is dead or not because i broke off a bit of branch and the inside was still pale green. i water it about once a week and spray once a week. to me it feels like its dead. what should i do? i keep it outside and out of sun or should i put it in full sun? or bright light? what should i do?!!! is it dead? it feels dry...but pale green inside! i dont know!!!if u didnt read!!! ITS A WINE GRAPEVINE BONSAI TREE!

Answer: 1.
Since there is some green you may have some hope.

Keep it outside in partial sun.
Don't over water it. If it's sick it'll rot.
Don't fertilize it. If it's sick, ferts will kill it fast.
Just give it some more time in "mellow" conditions.
It may still bud as sometimes potted plants will bud later than plants in the ground.
Answer: 2.
First, the tree must be identified. You can usually do this by simply comparing it with pictures you see of the most popular species (Juniper, Tropical) and then find care instructions for your particluar tree (since care varies widely by species). For general care info and tips,
The main stlyles are formal upright, informal upright, slanting, cascade, windswept, and forest. There are many more styles and variations of styles in the art of bonsai, these are the most popular forms. The formal upright has a straight trunk with roughly triangular foliage. Good examples are pines, cedars and the Elmwood Cyprus. The informal upright is a much easier style to achieve and also consists of a straight trunk. The trunk may bend left or right (not toward the viewer) and have uneven foliage pads on either side. Most varieties of trees can be trained in this style. Slanting bonsai features a more dynamic bend from the base of the trunk. The mass of foliage in this style is essentially perpendicular to the ground and can be very appealing to the eye. Most varieties of trees can also be trained in this style. The Cascading style mimics natural growing conditions where a tree is forced to bend and creep in order to receive sun and avoid harsh weather. This style very dynamicly bends over the edge of the container and below the pot. Evergreens, particularly Junipers adapt very well to this style. The windswept style also mimics a bonsai in a natural enviorment, specifically the force of wind to cause disproportion. The forest or grouping style incorporates several (usually formal upright) bonsai into one long, shallow pot. Most varieties are good for this method except large flowering species.

Bonsai Trees Question: 2

10 points best answer!!?

I don't have any special bonsai scissors, would it be okay if I just used a sharp pair of regular scissors to prune the leaves and roots on my tree?

Answer: 1.
I would think a sharp pair of shears would be fine; but after each cutting I would douse the cutting area of the blade in a 10 per cent solution of bleach to keep any pathogens from spreading from possibly one area of the plant to another.
Answer: 2.
sure. =]
Answer: 3.
of course... just be careful
Answer: 4.
Yeah, they need it.
Answer: 5.
yes. You would probably need a pair of REALLY sharp scissors. You could try a knife if needed.
Answer: 6.
As long as they are very sharp. Small manicure or embroidery scissors work well also.
Answer: 7.
well it depends on how thick the branches are.if the branches are pretty thin than i guess it would be alright but it they're thick then the scissors will probably break.
Answer: 8.
You will never get to level two if you keep asking the same question.

Waste of five points each time
Answer: 9.
You could, but I would suggest using embroidery scissors if you have them, and make sure that you sterilize any scissors that you use to prevent transfer of disease.
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Answer: 10.
It not really what you cut them with but how you cut them.
Answer: 11.
A clean blade from an exacto knife. i use that all the time. had my tree for nearly 10 years.
Answer: 12.
Ya just make sure they can stand up and cut plants
Answer: 13.
yes
Answer: 14.
Yep. In fact I pruned everything last fall with shears.
Answer: 15.
For care and cultivation of bonsai you can checkout this site.

http://american-bonsai.com

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Bonsai Trees Question: 3

pLeAsE HelP ?!?!?1?

I don't have any special bonsai scissors, would it be okay if I just used a sharp pair of regular scissors to prune the leaves and roots on my tree?

Answer: 1.
It helps if you have pruning shears but I guess if you don't have them then scissors will do
Answer: 2.
I must be slipping up on my gardening knowledge. I must confess Iv,e never heard of a special bonsai scissor. I
just use ordinary scissors or a small secateur.

Bonsai Trees Question: 4

Bonsai PLeAsE HeLp ?!?1?

I don't have any special bonsai scissors, would it be okay if I just used a sharp pair of regular scissors to prune the leaves and roots on my tree?

Answer: 1.
Sure. Clean & sharp is the key.

Bonsai Trees Question: 5

Bonsai pruning?

Would it be bad or would it be okay to use a sharp pair of scissors to prune the roots and leaves on my bonsai tree instead of special bonsai pruning scissors ?

Answer: 1.
for sure.
Answer: 2.
Bonsai trimming shears, scissors, are the most commonly and widely used tool for all bonsai works and quality Bonsai shears are always required. Bonsai shears make clean close cust and are preferred by most bonsai enthusiasts.

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