Tim Green

Some gardeners confuse the concept of dwarfing with the practice of bonsai tree growing. Dwarfing is when a tree is genetically breed over time and over generations to reflect a specific attribute. For example, dogs might be breed over time so that they are faster for racing. A similar concept happens with dwarfing except the tree is breed to be smaller over successive generations. Bonsai tree growing on the other hand is when the bonsai is genetically the same as any other tree and is not breed

The bonsai cypress tree is also known as "Chamaecyparis". Natively from Japan it's a fast growing tree which makes it great for beginners to start their bonsai career's off on. It is evergreen which means it doesn't lose its leaves so it's good to look at all year round and because of this it's a nice tree to have in your garden during the winter months so it doesn't look so bare. It's also thought of as a classic bonsai tree and you'll frequently see it in oriental works of art.

Bonsai tree care is the art of growing trees in miniature and it is originally from the countries of China and Japan. This is done by manipulating the trees environment by keeping it in conditions that make it small, such as growing it in a miniature sized bowel.

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