Bonsai Tree Garden Nursery Landscaping Guide
Bonsai Tree Is A Miniature Beauty
By Suzzie T Franklin
The history of the bonsai tree is very rich, with all sorts of
remedies that this creative endeavor offers. They are not just
ornaments to be studied for their beauty. These miniature trees
are perfect stress relievers for anyone who leads a hectic life.
They do require a vast amount of patience and work, but that
is sometimes just what a modern day, stressed out individual needs
to focus on, in order to make their lives more peaceful. Learning
about the rich history of these trees, as well as the technical
skills needed to cultivate one, can help an individual to become
a better gardener of bonsai art.
The History Of Bonsai Trees
The history of the bonsai tree began in early China, during the
Han Dynasty, nearly 2000 years ago. Trees were first pruned to
their miniature size so that their trunks would resemble various
things, such as animals, dragons or birds. Many myths and legends
still exist that surround the gnarled trunks of bonsai trees.
Today, however, the bonsai trees are mainly trimmed so that their
foliage takes precedence over any bark images. These are two of
the bonsai art forms that are prized in the culture of today’s
bonsai society.
Bonsai Art Form
Over many years, Japan and China began to integrate some of their
unique cultures together and the bonsai tree was one of the many
things that was incorporated into the highly cultured country
of Japan. At first, only the Buddhist monks used this art form,
yet eventually, the aristocracy adopted the bonsai art and it
became a status symbol for many years.
After this time and for many, many years afterwards, the bonsai
art lay exclusively within the Japanese culture. As years passed
and Japan began to open up its doors to other countries, bonsai
art became highly sought after in North America for its serenity
and beauty.
A Rich History Of Culture And Myths
Cultural diversity is apparent all over the world. The bonsai
tree is one cultural art form that has found its way across time.
No longer is bonsai art limited to being hidden behind the walls
of Japan and China. This unique art form has a history rich with
culture and mythical implications.
Thanks to today’s high tech world, almost anyone in the world
can now participate in the art of growing bonsai, which so many
of the ancient Chinese and Japanese people did so long ago.
About the Author:
Suzzie T Franklin has written a number of articles on gardening
and landscaping including
The Japanese Garden,
Bonsai Plants,
Outdoor Bonsai Trees,
Indoor Bonsai Trees,
White Flowers,
Fruit Trees,
Tole Painting,
Lady Slipper Flower,
Plastic Flower Pot,
Zen Garden,
Wire Topiary Frames,
Window Bird Feeders,
Planting Guide,
Flower Seeds,
Gardening Vegetable,
Garden Furniture,
Tropical Fish Hobbyist,
Aquarium Heaters,
Aquarium Fish Tank,
Aquarium Fish Food,
Aquarium Decoration,
Freshwater Aquarium Fish,
Marine Aquarium Fish,
Saltwater Aquarium Fish,
Tropical Aquariums.
Keep a lookout for more of her articles on this website.
Little Known Gardening Facts....
What is bonsai?
Bonsai means miniature tree in Japanese.
It is also called Penzai in Chinese and it is all about shaping
and trimming a tree, any tree to fit into a small container.
They are beautiful and require special training to keep them
small and contained within those small areas. They have a rich
and colorful history dating back to the Han Dynasty. In the West
we refer to all miniature trees as bonsai trees even when they are
not truly bonsai trees.
What is the history of bonsai trees?
Historians believe that the bonsai tree came
to us from the Han Dynasty when people wanted small trees to decorate
their houses and their gardens. This was courtesy of the Chinese
people. Later the Japanese began to use the trees during the Tokugawa
period to landscape their property and began to use a variety
of trees in their plantings.
These were not dwarf plants rather they were regular trees used
to make the bonsai tree through careful pruning and potting. Special
containers and skills were needed so it became a pastime of the
wealthier and was a mark of the nobility to have landscapes that
featured these special living art pieces.
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