People have been caring for Bonsai trees for over a thousand years. The ancient horticultural practice originated in China, where it was known as “penzai”, and was later redeveloped under the influence of Japanese Zen Buddhism. The plants are kept small due to growth-restricting techniques such as pinching buds, pruning and wiring branches and restricting the use of fertilizer. It’s a delicate and time-consuming process, but as you can from this list compiled by A&D, those who persevere are rewarded with something amazing.
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01. Wisteria
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02. This 390 Year-old Bonsai Tree Survived Hiroshima
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03. Azalea
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04. Bonsai Maple Forest In Autumn
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05. Apple Tree
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06. Japanese Red Maple
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07. Apple Tree
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08. Bonsai Hobbit Hole
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09. Bonsai Forest
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10. This Bonsai Tree Is Over 800 Year Old
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11. Wisteria
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12. Apple Tree
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13. Sakura
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14. Azalea
15. Autumn Maple
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16. Bonsai Chile Tree
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17. Magnolia
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18. Bonsai Coastal Redwood
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19. Not An Average Bonsai
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20. Lilac
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21. Japanese Maple
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22. Pyracantha
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23. Bougainvillea
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24. Apple Tree
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25. Sakura
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26. Bonsai Grove In Autumn
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27. Wisteria Bonsai
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28. Bougainvillea
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29. 150 Year Old Bonsai
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30. Redwood
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31. Pomegranate
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32. Pyracantha
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33. Japanese Maple
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34. Portland’s Lan Su Yuan’s Penjing
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