Bonsai : What And What Not To Do

Bonsai plants are all tree. By definition, a bonsai tree is a
tree in a pot if we literally translate the word bonsai from
Japanese to English. However bonsai as an art form requires more
then a tree in pot which some may call a stick in a pot.

A few elements are essential to a great bonsai tree and here is
a list of the elements I consider the most important when
designing a bonsai in the most respectuous manner of the
japanese art form of gardening.

- A well developed, rounded crown with delicate branches

- Trunk must have a gradual taper, an interesting shape and a
smooth bark without any marks or scars.

- Excellent branching structure with detailed ramification
(short internodes.)

- Healthy and vigorous green foliage or needles

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