The Chinese Bonsai, known as Penjing, was created in China a thousand years ago and got to Japan during the period of Zen Buddhism around 1195. Once it was introduced to Japan, bonsai art began to develop in its own …
I never thought about Chinese Bonsai as a tree torture and I was very surprised to see a series of bonsai by Chinese artist Shen Shaomin presented at Frey Norris Gallery. Shen shows them trussed and tugged by the thumbscrew …
The Chinese Bonsai (Penjing) has much less strict rules and is a more philosophical and spiritual form of art than Japanese bonsai. Chinese and Japanese bonsai have their differences but are very closely related and are sometimes difficult to distinguish. …
Like any other container plant bonsai trees need to be fertilized. Very often fertilizers are called plant food. That can confuse many beginners. Fertilizers are NOT food but rather vitamins for the tree. The real food for plants comes from …
Water Jasmine Bonsai Tree, scientific name Wrightia religiosa, is a tropical shrub that loves hot and humid weather. It is grown mainly for its beautiful fragrant white flowers. It can tolerate heavy pruning and is very easy to style. This …
Japanese Wisteria Bonsai Tree, scientific name Wisteria floribunda, is a deciduous shrub with dark green leaves and gray-brown trunk. It produces the most spectacular flowers out of the Wisteria family. Very showy, purple or white, pea-like, fragrant flowers grow in …
Top Hat Blueberry Bonsai Tree, scientific name Vaccinium corymbosum, is a deciduous shrub with interesting fall foliage, showy white flowers, and edible tasty berries. It is a hardy tree that needs to be grown outdoors. Additional Information Family: Ericaceae Scientific …
Star Jasmine Bonsai Tree, scientific name Trachelospermum jasminoides, is a beautiful evergreen vine with glossy dark green leaves and white fragrant flowers. Keep in mind that Star Jasmine is not a true jasmine but is so-named because of its rich …