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BONSAIBONSAI

Feng-Wen Ho11-08-2001

ETEC 546. CSUSB

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WHAT’RE BONSAI? Bonsai are trees and plants

grown in containers in such a way so that they look their most beautiful--even prettier than those growing in the wild.

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BONSAI HISTORY First appeared in China over a

thousand years ago. Then, in Japan, it’s become a

symbol of prestige, honor.

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The Five Main Bonsai Styles FORMAL UPRIGHT

INFORMAL UPRIGHT

SLANTING (OR WINDSWEPT)

CASCADE

SEMI-CASCADE

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Bonsai plants The most popular varieties are

JuniperMapleCedarLarchOlive

PineOakothersothers

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BONSAI CARE TECHNIQUES

Step 1. PRUNING Step 2. WIRING Step 3. REPOTTING

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MAINTANCE

Refining

Watering

Feeding

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BONSAI is an art without end is an outlet for both art and

horticulture.

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REFERENCE http://www.kuntrynet.com/yokaichi/frames/ind

ex.htm http://www.bonsaiinformation.co.uk/pots http://www.silverbonsai.com/bonsai.html http://jin.jcic.or.jp/kidsweb/virtual/bonsai/ http://www.bonsaisite.com/ http://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/

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Style 1:Formal Upright

A tree has a straight vertical trunk with the branches in fairly horizontal positions.

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Style 1:Formal Upright

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Style 2:Informal Upright

In an informal upright bonsai the trunk should slightly bend to the right or left - but never towards the viewer.

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Style 2:Informal Upright

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Style 3:Slanting

Trees that slant naturally occur a result of buffeting winds or deep shade during early development. Whether curved or straight, the whole trunk leans at a definite angle.

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Style 3:Slanting

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Style 4:Cascade

The growing tip of a cascade bonsai reaches below the base of a container.

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Style 4:Cascade

BASE

BASE

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Style 5:Semi-Cascade

The tip of a semi-cascade, like the cascade, projects over the rim of the container, but does not drop below its base.

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Style 5:Semi-Cascade

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Juniper

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Maple

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Cedar

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Larch

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Olive

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Pine

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Oak

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OTHERS

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OTHERS

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Step 1. Pruning

Branches are pruned with scissors and other tools to adjust a tree's shape.

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Step 1. PRUNING

Before pruning After Pruning

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Step 2. WIRING

Wiring involves attaching wires to the trunk and branches to create a desired turn or correct an unnatural curve.

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Step 2. WIRING

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Step 3. REPOTTING

The key to having a healthy bonsai is to keep its roots fit. This requires regular repotting, a process where overgrown roots are pruned and replanted in new soil.

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Step 3. REPOTTING

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MAINTENANCE--REFINING

Tidying up old pruning cuts, removing dead branches and thinning out the branch structure are all essential to ensure continued improvement of your bonsai.

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MAINTENANCE--REFINING

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MAINTENANCE--WATERING

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The frequency of watering will depend on wind, sun or a combination of both, so we must monitor levels in the soil regularly.

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MAINTENANCE--WATERING

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MAINTENANCE--FEEDING

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Regular feeding at the correct time of year, with the correct fertilizer, is essential to maintain good healthy growth.

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MAINTENANCE--FEEDING

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