Bonsai Tree

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 nature. Bonsai trees are generally grown in shallow ceramic pots.While “Bonsai“ . It has been around for well over a thousand years. The ultimate goal of growing a Bonsai is to create a miniaturized but realistic representation of nature in the form of a tree. Bonsai are not genetically dwarfed plants, in fact, any tree species can be used to grow one.                                                                                      specifically refers to dwarf potted trees based on the Japanese model, it is also used as a generic term for related art-forms in other countries, which include but are not limited to the following:
Penjing are the older and original form of Chinese miniature landscapes. They usually include rocks to represent mountains, hills, and cliffs. Sometimes they are even all the way up to 3 meters or 10′ tall. These larger compositions are planted in non-movable concrete containers on permanent display.
Saikei are the newer and smaller Japanese versions of Penjing. These are made with rocks, small plants/ground-covers, and underdeveloped trees (which could someday become independently potted Bonsai).
Hòn non bô are Vietnamese miniature landscapes from 0.3 to 7.6 m (1′ to 25′) high, made with rocks, plants and water imitating island scenery, mountains and surroundings.
Mai-dăt are the Thai compositions which are more angular and symbolic, somewhat likened to stylized dancers’ poses.Some distinct shapes are also seen in Bonsai created to reflect native trees in North America, South Africa, and Australia, for instance.Then there are other key display options. Accent and companion plants are smaller, separately-potted compositions which are placed near to the main Bonsai so as to provide scale or seasonal theme to the principle tree.

The most formal display setting is a Tokonoma displays, an elevated alcove whose rear wall usually holds a hanging scroll. The combination of the scroll, Bonsai, and accent plant or viewing stone are designed to present a specific theme.

Viewing stones or Suiseki are relatively small natural rocks which resemble miniature mountains, cliffs, islands, huts, animals, or other shapes. The best of these have custom-carved bases for better display.