Centuries ago many Japanese began collecting small trees that had been stunted or misshaped by natural conditions. They dug the tiny trees from the ground and potted them in shallow trays. Each tree, with its individual form, become a miniature yet realistic landscape that the owner could appreciate in his or her own home. In the small tray, the tree remained small in size. The hobby grew in popularity and in time the supply of unusually formed trees began to run out. Rather than give up this interest, the Japanesse began to cultivate their own miniature trees from seeds, grafts, and cuttings. But the most distinctive formations of the wind-ravaged trees found in nature were missing. The cultivated trees were attractive but less dramatic, and, above all, they appeared less natural. To rectify the problem, enthusiasts began to prune, shape, and tie their miniature trees. The delicate but demanding art of bonsai(tray trees) was born.
The ultimate goal of the serious bonsai artist is to duplicate a full-grown tree in miniature. As the tiny tree ahes, the owner carefully shapes it. It remains small, but its appearance matures as years go by. A well - cared - for bonsai will change season to season, year to year, just as a tree growing on nature will. Those who appreciate bonsai look forward to seeing the changes made in prize - winning trees.
Centuries ago many Japanese began collecting small trees that had been stunted or misshaped by natural conditions. They dug the tiny trees from the ground and potted them in shallow trays. Each tree, with its individual form, become a miniature yet realistic landscape that the owner could appreciate in his or her own home. In the small tray, the tree remained small in size. The hobby grew in popularity and in time the supply of unusually formed trees began to run out. Rather than give up this interest, the Japanesse began to cultivate their own miniature trees from seeds, grafts, and cuttings. But the most distinctive formations of the wind-ravaged trees found in nature were missing. The cultivated trees were attractive but less dramatic, and, above all, they appeared less natural. To rectify the problem, enthusiasts began to prune, shape, and tie their miniature trees. The delicate but demanding art of bonsai(tray trees) was born.The ultimate goal of the serious bonsai artist is to duplicate a full-grown tree in miniature. As the tiny tree ahes, the owner carefully shapes it. It remains small, but its appearance matures as years go by. A well - cared - for bonsai will change season to season, year to year, just as a tree growing on nature will. Those who appreciate bonsai look forward to seeing the changes made in prize - winning trees.
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