Pennsylvania’s Longwood Gardens is receiving a transformational gift of 150 masterpieces. But these aren’t your typical works of art—they’re bonsai trees, and they come from Doug Paul’s ...

How to grow dwarf jade bonsai trees indoors. In its native environment, Portulacaria afra can grow up to 10 feet tall, ...

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree — it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice. Originating in China thousands of years ago, bonsai was later adapted ...

Bonsai tree turns 400 The National Bonsai and Penjing Museum marks the 400th anniversary of the Yamaki Pine, ... "This art form, when it's done well, it outlives you," James said, ...

While bonsai is a historic Japanese art form dating back centuries, early artists were likely inspired by the Chinese practice of penjing, which can be traced to the Han dynasty some 2,000 years ago.

Like all arts, bonsai, which is divided into two categories – conifers and deciduous trees (which lose their leaves for part of the year) – has its schools, its styles, and its masterpieces.

Bonsai is an ancient Japanese practice of growing miniature trees in small containers using techniques like pruning and wiring. Originating from China, it was refined by the Japanese. Bonsai trees ...

Growing a young bonsai into a form that resembles a mature tree requires regular pruning to encourage even growth and to remove dead limbs, foliage and errant branches. Take your time.