Native to South Africa, dwarf jade plants, also known as Portulacaria afra, have become a popular choice for bonsai ...

The National Bonsai and Penjing Museum marks the 400th anniversary of the Yamaki Pine, an ancient tree that survived the 1945 bombing of Hiroshima and has since become a symbol of peace.

A significant number of the trees are more than 100 years old, and many have been designated kicho bonsai, or important masterpieces, by Japan’s Nippon Bonsai Association. Others are omono, or ...

'Juniper is one of the most popular outdoor bonsai trees, especially for beginners,' says Brussel Martin, bonsai expert and owner of Brussel's Bonsai Nursery, based in Mississippi. 'Many may recognize ...

Growing a young bonsai into a form that resembles a mature tree requires regular pruning to encourage even growth and to remove dead limbs, foliage and errant branches. Take your time.

In the 13th century, the Japanese collected and potted naturally dwarfed specimens of wild trees, ultimately refining the art of bonsai into what we know today.

Trees line a wall during the MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies’ Spring Festival at Holiday Inn Harrisburg in Grantville on Friday, April 11, 2025. LOGAN GEHMAN | Staff Photographer Buy Now ...

While bonsai is a historic Japanese art form dating back centuries, early artists were likely inspired by the Chinese practice of penjing, which can be traced to the Han dynasty some 2,000 years ago.

Bonsai is an ancient Japanese practice of growing miniature trees in small containers using techniques like pruning and wiring. Originating from China, it was refined by the Japanese. Bonsai trees ...

Like all arts, bonsai, which is divided into two categories – conifers and deciduous trees (which lose their leaves for part of the year) – has its schools, its styles, and its masterpieces.

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree — it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice. Originating in China thousands of years ago, bonsai was later adapted ...