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.

'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 ...

Museums & Institutions ‘Bonsai Is One of the Few Art Forms That Is Really About Time’: Longwood Gardens Curator Kevin Bielicki on How a Gift of 150 Masterpiece Trees Will Transform the ...

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An important part of bonsai art is cultivating exposed roots, called nebari, that flare out from the base, making smaller trees visually similar to larger ones.

The Japanese art of bonsai is attracting growing interest. These miniature trees, sculpted over time through careful pruning and branch manipulation by artisans with centuries-old expertise, are ...

The term “bonsai” translates to “tray planting” in Japanese, capturing the essence of this meticulous art form where trees are shaped to resemble their larger natural counterparts.

Trees line a wall during the MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies’ Spring Festival at Holiday Inn Harrisburg in Grantville on Friday, April 11, 2025.

The event features the Greater Louisville Bonsai Society and a spectacular display of bonsai trees, engaging workshops, and demonstrations, all designed to introduce visitors to the ancient art of ...

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 ...