Our top 10’s – Bonsai Empire

Most of our Top 10 articles have been voted for by our fans on social media. We have top 10’s on the most beautiful Bonsai trees, but also about crazy miniature landscapes, etc.


We have put together a list of ten stunning trees that are unique in their beauty, balance and realism. These trees will help you appreciate this ancient and fascinating art! The ten trees are not ordered in any way.


The main difference between Bonsai and Penjing is that Bonsai is a more refined, stylistic depiction of nature (often in single tree displays), whereas Penjing is more natural and wild (usually displayed in a landscape form).


Bonsai is known for its small size, but the effort to miniaturize trees is sometimes taken to the extreme. The results are tiny little trees (called Mame Bonsai, or Mini Bonsai). In this article we show you our top 10 of the smallest Bonsai trees.


Japan is home to hundreds of Bonsai nurseries, that have been family businesses for centuries. No wonder the level of Japanese Bonsai trees is considered by most to be unrivaled.


How long does a bonsai tree live for? Some of the oldest Bonsai in the world are over 800 years; the result of many generations of patience and hard work. This article lists some of the most famous and oldest trees, enjoy!


We can all imagine steep cliffs, where only the strongest and most robust trees can survive. This is exactly the kind of emotion a good rock Bonsai should show. We have selected eight stunning examples to serve as source of inspiration, enjoy!


Bonsai can be extraordinarily beautiful, especially the few tree species that flower can look spectacular in the right season. Flowering Cherry Bonsai however are on an entirely different level!

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