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1. Bonsai Cultivation is Nearly 2,000 Years Old!

Bonsai trees have been seen in records dating back to some of the earliest dynasties in China as simple, small trees that were placed in shallow containers. These can be spotted in many ancient drawings and feature many of the trees that were found in mountainous regions of China. The Japanese took the current interpretation of the bonsai as we know it today and developed it into the hobby that countless people know and love.

2. Chinese and Japanese Bonsai Are Very Different

Japanese bonsai growers tend to favor more natural-looking varieties in order to replicate the look of the tree in its natural environment, while Chinese bonsai growers are known to allow the trees to grow in a more freeform shape and only alter the growing process for a bit of pruning.

3. Patience is a Virtue

One of the most important aspects of bonsai cultivation is embracing the learning curve and leaving room for trial and error. Every tree has its own share of faults, so it's vital that bonsai growers do their fair share of research to see how they want their trees to turn out after the growing process. Additionally, many trees don't start out as being very attractive, but by persevering through the process and following the advice of bonsai growers around the world, it can turn into an instant showpiece for a person's home.

Bonsai trees are one of the most innovative plant gifts on the market today, but it takes a special temperament and plenty of trial and error to grow them effectively. These could be a great plants for friends who have meticulous personalities to see its growing process through to the end.

Trees! Maple, Citrus, Ornamental and More!

Whether you are looking for a shade tree, fruit tree, a tree that flowers in the spring or one that turns crimson in the fall, you will find what you are looking for at Yamaguchi.

Searching for a Norway Maple, a Swedish Aspen, a Chinese Elm or Japanese Maples in an assortment of colors and varieties? Save your international airline expense and instead take a journey through our nursery!

Want your purchase to bear fruit? What about planting a lemon, lime, orange, plum or fig tree in your yard. Add a few beautiful shrubs like an hibiscus or gardenia for color and fragrance. Consider a Columnar Juniper or other interesting topiary for sheer eye-appeal. Maintain privacy from your neighbors with some strategically placed bamboo.

Of course, if your apartment doesn’t lend itself to such grandiose plans, you can always take home one of our potted bonsais for your dining room table!