Find bonsai information all in one place. This section provides all the resources needed to answer your questions about the art of bonsai trees and general information about bonsai.
What is a Bonsai Tree?
Discover the
definition of bonsai, and see why, like art, it's so hard to define and make.
Hint: it's made of two separate words, both perfect together, explore and you'll see why.
Why do Bonsai?
Peek into the enthusiasts' mind, reasoning, and often addiction. We all have our reasons; however, allow us to give you more
reasons.
The History of Bonsai
Our
tools, along with many of our bonsai supplies were invented by the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean people, we know it's Oriental, but when and where in Asia did it begin? The furthest traces of bonsai began in China, but many cultures soon perfected it. Learn more about its
history in this section. It may seem new to our society, but for thousands of years it survived in a cultural melting-pot.
Photo Gallery
Bonsai tree appreciation is something that sometimes words cannot describe, therefore, what better way to appreciate the art than to see it? Quickly see how through the use of our products make a tree turn into a piece of art. In this picture gallery, admirers can view some of the most elegant, characteristic, and famous bonsai trees around in there perfect environment, in the right type of bonsai soil, and trained heavily by the perfect forming with bonsai wire. The pictures here come from public museums and are meant to be shared to all who love bonsai trees. You may view northern trees, Japanese bonsai trees, Chinese, sub-tropical, conifers, fruiting trees, tropical and more.
Specific Trees
Information is available to our users for their education about specific types of trees typical used in the industry. Find detailed information regarding pines, ficus, cherries, and many more. In addition, learn more about the
classification of trees in general.
The Art
Bonsai is an attempt to replicate what a certain tree looks like in nature and in a certain way it should naturally look depending on its history and environmental influences. Our items help this process.
The art of sculpting a miniature tree, seems simple, but there are recognized standards, styles, and naturalness that come into play, including the selection of the right kind of pot,
elemental accessories, bonsai soil, and use of bonsai wire. Learn more about the standards and styles of crafting a tree into a work of art. And, make sure you equip yourself with the right
tools for bonsai.
