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An Introduction to Bonsai tree : Provided by Dave DeGroot, Curator, Weyerhauser Pacific Rim Bonsai Collections.

This Blog is Posted By Avdesh Bhardwaj 13 Jan,2020

An Introduction of Bonsai tree

The word “bonsai” is derived from two Chinese written characters (kanji), the first of which means “tray,” “basin,” or “pot,” and the second of which means “planting.” So, it is a planting in a container, or potted plant. The literal translation is utterly inadequate for understanding the word “bonsai,” which has evolved to mean an artistically shaped woody plant that is intended to suggest the image of a mature tree in nature.

Characteristics of bonsai are:

A bonsai is an artistic representation of a mature tree that suggests a scene in nature. A bonsai asks the viewer to see beyond the physical plant to a world beyond. Any woody plant material (tree, vine, shrub or herb) can be used to produce a tree-like shape by means of selective pruning.

Bonsai of quality have an artistic plan.

Merely planting a tree in a pot does not make it a bonsai, nor is a tree a bonsai merely because it is strange, exotic, or grotesque. A quality bonsai is shaped according to well-established artistic principles to create a beautiful effect.

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Bonsai are, by definition, grown in containers.

A tree shaped as a bonsai but left in the ground is a garden specimen, as is a tree grown in a planter that is too large to be proportionate, or unrelated to the design of the tree. A bonsai includes the container as an essential part of the artistic composition.

How to Grow a Bonsai Tree..

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Select a suitable species of tree for your climate. Not all Bonsai trees are the same. Many woody perennials and even some tropical plants can be made into Bonsai trees, but not every species will be appropriate for your unique location. When selecting a species, it's important to consider the climate that the tree will be grown in. For instance, some trees die in freezing weather, while others actually require the temperature to drop below freezing so that they can enter a dormant state and prepare for the spring. Before starting a Bonsai tree, make sure the species you've chosen can live in your area - especially if you plan on having an outdoor tree. The staff at your local garden supply store will be able to help you if you're unsure.
- One particularly beginner-friendly variety of Bonsai tree is the juniper. These evergreens are hardy, surviving all across the northern hemisphere and even in the more temperate regions of the southern hemisphere. In addition, juniper trees are easy to raise - they respond well to pruning and other "training" efforts and, because they are evergreens, never lose their leaves. They are rather slow growing, however.
- Other conifers commonly cultivated as Bonsai trees include pines, spruces, and cedars of many varieties. Deciduous (leafy) trees are another possibility - Japanese maples are especially beautiful, as are magnolias, elms, and oaks. Finally, some non-woody tropical plants, like jade and "snowrose", are good choices for indoor environments in cool or temperate climates.
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Decide whether you plan on having an indoor or outdoor tree. The needs of indoor and outdoor Bonsai trees can vary drastically. Generally, indoor environments are drier and receive less light than outdoor environments, so you'll want to choose trees with lower light and moisture requirements. Below are listed some of the most common varieties of bonsai tree, grouped by their appropriateness for either indoor or outdoor environments:
- Indoor: Ficus, Hawaiian Umbrella, Serissa, Gardenia, Camellia, Kingsville Boxwood.
- Outdoor: Juniper, Cypress, Cedar, Maple, Birch, Beech, Ginkgo, Larch, Elm.
- Note that temperate species require winter dormancy or the tree will eventually die. They cannot be grown indoors for long periods of time.
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Select the size of your bonsai. Bonsai trees come in a wide variety of sizes. Full-grown trees can be as small as 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall to as large 3 feet (0.9 m) tall, depending on their species. If you're choosing to grow your Bonsai tree from a seedling or a cutting from another tree, they can start off even smaller. Larger plants require more water, soil, and sunlight, so make sure that you have all the necessary amenities before making your purchase.
- Just a few things you'll want to consider when deciding on the size of your Bonsai tree:
  - The size of the container you'll be using
  - The space you have available at your home or office
  - The availability of sunlight at your home or office
  - The amount of care you'll be able to invest in your tree (larger trees take longer to prune)
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Visualize the finished product while selecting a plant. Once you have decided which kind and what size of Bonsai you would like, you can go to a nursery or a bonsai shop and select the plant that will become your bonsai tree. When choosing a plant, look for a vibrant, healthy green leaf or needle color to make sure that the plant is healthy (however, keep in mind that deciduous trees can have different-colored leaves in the fall). Finally, when you've narrowed your search to the healthiest, prettiest plants, imagine what each plant will look like after it is pruned. Part of the fun of growing a bonsai tree is gently pruning and shaping it until it's exactly how you want it - this can take years. Pick a tree whose natural shape lends itself to the pruning and/or shaping plan you have in mind. (Many bonsai are made to look as if they were an adult tree, including proportion, shape, and foliage.)
- Note that if you choose to grow your Bonsai tree from a seed, you'll have the ability to control your tree's growth in nearly every stage of its development. However, it can take up to 5 years (depending on the species of tree) for a Bonsai tree to grow from a seed into a full-grown tree.^[2] Because of this, if you're interested in pruning or shaping your tree immediately, you'll be better off buying a grown plant.
- Another option you have is to grow your Bonsai tree from a cutting. Cuttings are branches cut from growing trees and transplanted to new soil to start a separate (but genetically identical)^[3] plant. Cuttings are a good compromise choice - they don't take as long to grow as seeds, but they still offer a good deal of control over the tree's growth.
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Select a pot. The hallmark feature of Bonsai trees is that they are planted in pots that restrict their growth. The most important factor in deciding which pot to use is to make sure the pot is large enough to allow enough soil to cover the roots of the plant. When you water your tree, it absorbs moisture from the soil through its roots. You do not want to have such a small amount of soil in the pot that the tree roots can not retain moisture. To prevent root rot, you'll also want to ensure your pot has one or more drainage holes on the bottom. If not, you can also drill these yourself.
- While your pot must be large enough to support your tree, you'll also want to maintain a neat, tidy aesthetic for your bonsai tree. Overly-large pots can dwarf the tree itself, giving a bizarre or mismatched appearance. Buy a pot big enough for the tree's roots, but not much bigger - the idea is for the pot to complement the tree aesthetically, but to be relatively unobtrusive visually.
- Some prefer to grow their Bonsai trees in plain, practical containers, then transfer them to prettier containers when they're full-grown. This is an especially useful process if your species of bonsai tree is a fragile one, as it allows you to put off the purchase of the "nice" pot until your tree is healthy and beautiful.
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- Plants in general are grown in pots and the only difference between potted plants and a bonsai is that bonsai are potted in flat pots rather than bucket-like pots in which the other plants are potted. Plants grown in pots display every characteristic that is seen in plants or trees grown in the ground. Pot culture satisfies the craving of plant lovers of growing plants in their own homes. In bonsai, since the shape of the plant needs to resemble a tree in nature, pruning is all the more necessary which results in more vigorous growth.
  
  The art of bonsai is only an extension of the ‘potted plants’ culture in gardening. All fruiting, flowering and foliage plants need to be pruned regularly so as to obtain quality fruits and flowers in large numbers and also keep the plants healthy. Plants in pots cannot live their whole life in the same pot unless their roots are pruned and the soil changed. Unless this is done, it is difficult to maintain the trees in good health. The main aim of bonsai is to grow and maintain the trees in good health and grow them till the end of their life span.
  
  The Japanese word bonsai means “tree in a pot.” Bonsai are living plants, typically a tree, shrub or woody herb grown to a small size by trimming their branches and restricting their root growth by the size of the pot they are kept in. They are trained to develop characteristics found in a very old tree. Bonsai is a tradition and an art form dating back thousands of years in China and Japan.
  
  The art of bonsai is about miniaturizing normal trees and plants through various techniques of pruning, wiring, defoliation etc and making them grow in a different environment such as a small shallow container. The tree withstands the new environment and grows well once its branches and roots are pruned. This is possible only with certain species of trees which can adapt to a different environment.
  
  Not all trees and plants in nature can be converted into a bonsai. Trees and plants that adapt to small shallow pots and which after pruning roots and branches grow healthy and vigorously, are only suitable for bonsai. Trees which struggle to survive in small containers and which cannot withstand repotting and pruning, are not suitable for bonsai. Trees should adapt to survive and not struggle to survive. Bonsai soil is a mixture of ingredients which allows free drainage of water, retains moisture and also allows the roots to breathe air and prevent compaction.
  
  Like any other tree or a plant, a bonsai tree will continue to grow and develop as long as it is alive. The only reason for it to have stopped growing is because the plant has died. Constricting containers and frequent root trimming can help in slowing the trees growth but the growth can never be stopped permanently.
  
  A single technique is not enough to make a tree small. Bonsai trees are grown in small shallow containers where the amount of soil is limited thus restricting the growth of the roots and its functions. Also, techniques like trimming, pruning, wiring, repotting and other care given to the bonsai contributes to the final result of limited growth and the tree looking miniature in size.
  
  Bonsai though they are grown in pots are not intended to be grown indoors. They are miniature recreations of nature and are best viewed in nature. Bonsai are trees or shrubs that thrive in the natural environment. In fact, if the bonsai is grown indoors, it needs more attention with regard to temperature, light, humidity etc than growing a bonsai outdoors. In very cold climates, bonsai should be protected from extreme cold and harsh winds and may necessitate bringing the plant indoors, but this should only be done for a short period of time.
  
  There is a common misunderstanding among people that bonsai trees are dwarf varieties of the mother plant. However, bonsai are not dwarf varieties of trees and almost any regular tree can be grown into a bonsai through proper cultivation. By raising the trees in small containers and pruning growth carefully, bonsai trees are kept quite small. They are pruned to look like trees that grow in pots. In fact, the term bonsai refers to the tree and the pot in which it grows.
  
  Before understanding what a bonsai is and how to make a bonsai, one should know the difference between a stunted tree, dwarf tree and a miniature tree or a bonsai.
  
  Stunted trees are those normal trees that have been retarded in their growth due to lack of nutrients and nourishment and no proper care over a long period of time. Generally people, including beginners in the art of bonsai feel that bonsai trees are miniature in size because they are denied manure and water. When a tree is starved for long periods of time, it turns out to be a stunted plant with no characteristics of a mature tree in nature. A tree that has been grown for say 25 years with no proper nourishment and care will look like a 3 year old nursery sapling. After a few years, the plant will lose its vigour and die because of lack of food and proper care.
  
  Dwarf trees are trees that are significantly smaller than their standard original trees because of some genetic mutation that has taken place or through genetic engineering whereby a plant is created that are permanent genetic miniatures of existing species.
  
  Miniature trees are those normal trees that are made small in size by using various cultivation techniques like pruning, wiring, potting, defoliation, root reduction to produce small trees that mimic the shape and style of mature full-size trees. Bonsai is a miniature tree.
  
  Taking care of a bonsai is fairly easy and not a very difficult and complicated task. While growing a bonsai, certain important factors are to be kept in mind. They are natural light, good quality soil mix, regular watering, proper drainage and good aeration. Some species of trees can tolerate a little neglect more than the others and hence are appropriate for beginners. Trees that flower and fruit are just as easy to take care of, but they are less tolerant to low lighting and drought conditions.
  Wiring is a method of training bonsai trunks and branches into desired forms by using soft aluminium or annealed copper wire. The wire is wound around the branches at an angle of 45 degrees and in the direction the branch is to be bent. After wiring, the branch should be bent into its final position without harming the cambium layer under the bark. The wire should neither be too tight nor too loose and should be removed with the help of a wire cutter, before it bites into the bark.
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