It takes 30 to 50 years to make Bonsai Trees like below.
Skilled artisans often cut unnecessary buds, leaves and thin branches, always thinking deeply about the tree shapes in the future.
They sometimes wind a wire around a branch to change its shape better.
Trees never stop growing upward and getting unkempt. Art of Bonsai is based on ceaseless communication between plants and humans to achieve both excellency and growth.
This is a Chinese Juniper bonsai, representing a hash natural environment in high mountains.
圓柏樹(台灣玉山圓柏有優美自然造型)
This type of tree shape is called Kengai, which means a tree growing on a cliff. 懸崖五葉松樹
This is an azalea tree, having red flowers in May. Azalea bonsai needs lots of water.
They say you should water them in rainy days even holding an umbrella. 杜鵑花樹 品種名晃山
Huge maple bonsai about 3 feet in height.
古槭樹約有一米高
Maple twin in Hyde Park?
Excellently twisted pine tree. 典型松樹形
They are awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI love bonsai. About 30 years ago, I took a course in making bonsai but it was much too difficult and I did not have the horticultural or artistic skills needed. So I must be content with simply looking at them instead. Thank you for this beautiful post!
ReplyDelete欣賞朋友的盆栽美照！我在公園拍盆栽由於背景太多植物，總拍不好🎍
ReplyDeleteAmazing
ReplyDeleteOh my God has created such beauty and man has the ability to shape and form these lovely trees, thank-you for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteCatherine
Dearest RTC,
ReplyDeleteThose are true pieces of ART!
Husband Pieter enjoyed several Bonsai beauties while in Taiwan:
https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2016/04/part-xv-of-husband-pieters-trip-to-east.html
Hugs,
Mariette
It is a technique that requires a lot of patience and knowledge.
ReplyDeleteHello RTC, In Taiwan there is a weekend plant market which has some dealers that feature bonsai. The good ones are expensive. It seems weird to me to spend decades tending such a plant only to sell it. By the way, the ceramic planters and wooden stands you showed us today are also exquisite!
ReplyDelete--Jim
These are truly amazing! It takes such skill to create these, for sure. Blessings!
ReplyDelete像水墨畫般優美.
ReplyDelete型態很優美的盆裁
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, truly a lovely work of art. Eldest son used to bonsai , shame he left doing it.
ReplyDeleteI have always been intrigued when I see Bonsai Trees but never did investigate further about them. I had no idea they were crafted to look this way! I am in awe of the beauty created by the crafters!
ReplyDeleteThese bonsai trees are truly works of art! It's amazing to think that it takes decades of care and attention to create such beautiful specimens.
ReplyDeleteThe dedication of the artisans is evident in the intricate shapes and details of the trees. It's clear that they have a deep connection with the plants and a passion for this art form.
The azalea bonsai is particularly stunning with its vibrant red flowers. It's a testament to the beauty and resilience of nature.
They are all beautiful...there is an art to having one.
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed at how many years these trees have been carefully grown by their owners.
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
ReplyDeleteWonderful collection of bonsai, RTC. I have never known about Kengai, I like the art. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI've always been fascinated with the Bonsai Tree. They are lovely and a work of art. I enjoyed seeing all the different kinds of trees, thank you for sharing. I used to have an azalea bush with pink blossoms at our old house. I love that twisted pine tree. Your post was very interesting.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
These bonsai are so beautiful. It is amazing to think of how old they are and how much dedication it takes to coax them into these ancient forms. Truly an art. x
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely post. I think Bonsai Trees are beautiful. It takes a lot of patience to create and maintain them. I like the watering in the rain with an umbrella :-)
ReplyDelete