The bonsai tree is a Japanese art form that creates miniature trees grown in containers. The purpose of bonsai is primarily contemplation (for the viewer) and the pleasant exercise of effort and ingenuity (for the grower). But as much as I'm sure you've heard about this practice, most of us are only aware of a few types of bonsai tree, when there are actually hundreds of different types.
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Learn the True Art Behind the Bonsai Tree
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