How are Bonsai Trees Cultivated?
Bonsai are carefully cultivated trees forced into miniaturization through pruning techniques. Originating from Japan, these beautiful trees give the impression of age, elegance, and careful design. Growing bonsai trees is a hobby requiring skill and patience, as the process is long and involved. A common misconception about bonsai trees is that they are dwarf or miniature varieties. In fact, almost any regular tree can be grown into a bonsai through proper cultivation. By raising the trees in small containers and pruning growth carefully, bonsai trees are kept quite small, rarely more than 3 ft (.9 m) in height.
