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    Bonsai (Japanese: literally "container planted") is the art of aesthetic miniaturization of trees by growing them in containers. While mostly associated with the Japanese form, "bonsai" originated in China and was originally developed from Chinese penjing. In Western culture, the word "bonsai" is used as an umbrella term for Japanese bonsai, Chinese penjing, and Korean bunjae.    [more..]

    A Pine bonsai in the informal upright style. This tree is more than 30 years old, in the Hidden Lake Gardens Collection
    A Pine bonsai in the informal upright style. This tree is more than 30 years old, in the Hidden Lake Gardens Collection
    A bonsai trident maple growing in the root over rock style
    A bonsai trident maple growing in the root over rock style


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       Masters of Bonsai:
       Harry Tomlinson   He is an internationally known bonsai artist, author and demonstrator
       Craig Coussins   Craig Coussins began with bonsai in 1974. He travels around the world teaching his art.
       Saburo Kato    


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