BONSAI

Bonsai

is a Japanese art form using miniature trees grown in containers. Similar practices exist in other cultures, including the Chinese tradition of penjing from which the art originated, and the miniature living landscapes of Vietnamese hòn non bộ. The Japanese tradition dates back over a thousand years, and has its own aesthetics and terminology.


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bonsai

Noun

  1. A tree or plant that has been miniaturized by planting it in a small pot, restricting its roots, and by careful pruning.
  2. The art of planting and growing trees or plants in such a manner.


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