Bonsai Author:Peter Chan Bonsai is the ancient Japanese art of dwarfing and shaping trees in small containers to produce miniature versions of mature trees. A single bonsai may only be a foot tall, but looks identical to a full-grown tree in nature. Careful trimming, pruning, wiring, and other techniques are necessary to produce this appearance. Bonsai outlines the cons... more »tant and proper care that will allow the bonsai to blend with it container in a natural and aesthetically pleasing manner.« less