These trees are meant to look good, here are some tips to style your tree and idea on style from some of Bonsai’s best!
Introduction to the Bougainvillea Bonsai A great thing about the Bougainvillea Bonsai (boog-in-VILL-ee-uh) is that it comes in so many varieties. The bract colour can be pink, white, purple, orange, and many shades in-between, some varieties also have variegated leaves. The colouring of the Bougainvillea is very striking and certainly grabs your attention. Bougainvillea has … Continue Reading
The Ficus Benjamina bonsai is a hardy variety of bonsai that easily adapts to changing environments. This bonsai has broad leaves that grow from stems at the top of the plant, making it easy to keep pruned. The Ficus Benjamina is a dwarf variety of the species and is known as: Java Fig Benjamina Fig … Continue Reading
Trident Maple Bonsai The trident maple belongs to the Aceraceae family. There are two types of species; acer buergeranium and acertrifidum, these species have very similar characteristics. In the spring and the summer months, the three prong leaves are a pale green color, and in the fall, they turn to a red and/or orange hue. … Continue Reading
If you ask any Bonsai enthusiast what is the best way to shape your tree, and ask nicely, they will tell you how to wire a Bonsai to shape. Basically, copper or aluminium wire is wrapped around the trunk and branches to form the shape of the tree you are trying to create. By doing this, the … Continue Reading
Common Styles and Types of Bonsai Trees If you are getting into the world of Bonsai, there is so much that can fascinate you. Bonsai come in many varieties, and the types of Bonsai you choose will be dependent on where you plan to display them. Another consideration would be that of the weather – … Continue Reading
Japanese Black Pine Bonsai The Japanese Black Pine Bonsai belongs to the Pinaceae family. The pine tree originates from the coastal areas of Japan and South Korea. The trees will reach to about 40 feet tall. They are a two needle pine and they bud in the spring. The bark starts out as a grey … Continue Reading
The ilex crenata bonsai (Japanese Holly Bonsai) is native to Japan, Korea, and some parts of Russia. There are around 400 species in the genus, including evergreen and deciduous trees. The Japanese Holly is a rewarding Bonsai project because its dark green leaves, small white flowers, and black berries make for a beautiful addition to … Continue Reading
What types of Bonsai figurines are available? Bonsai are beautiful miniature trees that are grown in pots but they are also an intricate art form from ancient China. Zen Buddhists first brought the trees to Japan and they were first grown as decorations for homes and gardens. At one time the Bonsai was a symbol … Continue Reading
Introduction to the Weeping Willow Bonsai The Weeping Willow Bonsai is a dramatic tree that is both graceful and beautiful. Its delicate branches form pleasing lines and arches that look great as Bonsai and make it a very popular tree. Maintenance of the Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) Bonsai is not for the faint of heart. … Continue Reading