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Ficus bonsai tree growing on an black surface.
Bonsai Care and Maintenance Bonsai Species

Evergreen Bonsai Tree Species and Care

Elle

Evergreen bonsai do not shed their leaves in the fall, but as the name suggests, remain green all year round. ...

Surface roots (nebari) on a maple bonsai tree.
Bonsai Care and Maintenance

Surface Bonsai Roots (Nebari) – 4 Techniques

Elle

The term nebari describes the lower trunk and exposed roots of the bonsai above the soil surface.  Nebari are important features in ...

Formal upright bonsai style tree in a brown pot.
Bonsai Styles

Formal Upright Bonsai Style (Chokkan)

Elle

The formal upright bonsai style, or chokkan style, is a good choice for anyone new to bonsai growing. It is a straight-forward ...

Informal upright bonsai tree style.
Bonsai Styles

Informal Upright Bonsai Style (Moyogi)

Elle

The informal upright bonsai style, or moyogi, is a variant of the formal upright style. As the name implies, it is less ...

Bonsai Care and Maintenance

Repotting Bonsai – Basics

Elle

How to Repot a Bonsai Tree The objective when growing bonsai trees is to keep them small, when they are ...