Bonsai/bonzai Trees And Their Origin?
Are Bonsai Trees actually trees from a genetic sense?
Did they exist before cultivation by humans or are they a product of selective breeding/splicing?
Is it possible for Bonsai trees to grow “wild”?
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Bonsai is the art of aesthetic miniaturization of trees by growing them in containers.
While mostly associated with the Japanese form, “bonsai” originated in China and was originally developed from Chinese penjing.
In Western culture, the word “bonsai” is used as an umbrella term for both Japanese bonsai, Chinese penjing ,and Korean bunjae .
you will get plenty of information with photos on the following links ; just click on them.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonsaihttp://www.arboretum.harvard.edu/plants/…http://www.norfolkbonsai.co.uk/default.a…
Wow! You sure received some crazy answers, and a couple good ones. Bonsai is basically a way to design ANY plant (tree, vine, herb, etc.), and you are welcome to read the Bonsai Care page on my website:http://www.american-bonsai.com . It should answer most, if not all, of your questions.
Bonsai (not to be confused with the cry “banzai” popularly associated with the Kamakaze) is the art, akin to topiary, of shaping and guiding the growth of small bushes over time to resemble miniature weathered trees. It can be done with any of several species.
They were first found on rocky mountain sides.
Bonsai trees are from Japan. They were grown by people in controlled conditions. They do not grow in the wild.
they are created by miniature people
Bonsai Tree Information: History
Bonsai trees are often thought to have originated from Japan, but records over 2,000 years old show trees being grown in China, as part of landscapes planted in shallow containers. Around 1,500 years ago trees, many of which would have been collected from mountainous regions, were first grown as individual specimens and these can be seen clearly on ancient Chinese line drawings. Several centuries later the Japanese began growing and training trees in pots and have developed the hobby to its current level. Chinese and Japanese bonsai are very different in style, with Chinese style trees being more freeform and trained mainly by pruning, whilst Japanese trees are meticulously groomed and shaped, appearing more natural.
Bonsai Tree Information: Misconceptions
A common misconception about the hobby is that it is ‘cruel’, with the trees being starved in order to dwarf them. Nothing could be further from the truth! Bonsai trees require regular watering, feeding and repotting to keep them in optimum health and in many cases they are actually healthier that their counterparts in the wild, enjoying the same longevity. Some trees in Japan have recorded histories spanning several centuries and are often traditionally passed from generation to generation, keeping them in the same family during their long lifetime. Root pruning is a widespread horticultural technique, used by many gardeners to produce better root systems on plants grown both in pots and in the garden, and is not just associated with bonsai training. This practice facilitates the growth of a well developed, compact root system with many fine, fibrous roots which are so necessary for taking up nutrients and does not restrict the overall growth. Various branch and shoot pruning techniques are what actually dwarf the tree, in the same way as trimming a hedge keeps it from growing into a line of large trees.
i believe that the bonsai tree is a product of human cultivation. i think they are made from cuttings of actual trees like pine, juniper and maple.
mostly they are grown outdoors but they can also be done indoors as well9according to my father)
because the bonsai’s growth is controlled i don’t think they are found naturally
no Bonsai trees are bread “mini” trees, just like miniature ponies, and small dogs.
It probably is possible for bonsai trees to grow in the wild, but it would probably be hard for them to survive.
Japan? I think.