Types of Bonsai Trees
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by: JamesBMarkus
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While flower delivery is a common practice when you need to send a gift has it ever occurred to you that you could send a tree? A bonsai tree is an unusual but exciting gift that lasts much longer than flowers but is just as beautiful and should elicit comments of admiration. Trees are available from florists in your hometown as well as online florists.
Even though bonsai is a Japanese word for potted plant, the bonsai does not actually come from Japan. Growing miniature trees in containers was the custom of an ancient Chinese dynasty, and the Japanese pronounced the Chinese word for these little trees as bonsai. The trees later became more common in Japan, and these days they are nearly always called bonsai outside China.
In the west they are solely used indoor, but in Japan bonsai trees are used both inside and outdoors. There are some varieties that actually do better outside. You will receive instructions when you get a tree. Please note that some trees loose all their foliage in autumn or winter.
A bonsai tree is the result of constant pruning and shaping of the branches as well as paring of the roots to create a tiny tree with small leaves. Trees come in sizes ranging from tiny to large. Tiny trees may be one inch in height or less while large trees might be up to four feet tall. Most florists stock small and medium trees but should be able to order larger trees if you want one.
Looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for a plant lover? Consider a bonsai tree. Many years of careful pruning, using special bonsai tools, go into creating these tiny trees. They grow in small pots, which bind the roots to keep the plant small. Seasonal care is required, since the pruning and root cutting cannot be done when the tree is dormant.
When a bonsai tree is young, its wood is soft. It may be wired to maintain shape until its wood becomes firmer. Once the wood hardens, the shape is set and there is no longer a need for wiring. Because bonsai trees symbolize longevity and permanence, they make ideal wedding gifts. They also provide a thoughtful way to memorialize a lost loved one.
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