Japanese larch or Karamatsu (Larix kaempferi) is a species of conifer tree native to Japan, in the mountains of the Chūbu and Kantō regions of central Honshu. This tree grows at elevations up to 2,900 m asl in well-drained soil. In Japan, Larix kaempferi is known as カラマツ, in China it is called 日本落葉松, and…
Characteristics of Santigi Tree (Pemphis acidula)
In Indonesia this tree is called Santigi or Cantigi, which is a species of Pemphis acidula in the Lythraceae family, native to coastal Southeast Asia. This species was first described by Johann Reinhold Forster in 1775. Santigi is a tree that grows naturally in sandy, calcareous soil, in rock crevices, and is tolerant of sea…
15 Beautiful Flowering Tropical Trees Alternative to Cherry Blossoms
Commonly known as Cherry Blossom or Cherry Tree is a beautiful flowering tree which is the symbol of Japan. Cherry trees produce beautiful red, pink, white, and yellow flowers that appear all together in early spring or late autumn. The cherry tree belongs to the Latin name Prunus serrulata in the Rosaceae family which grows…
How to Make a Beautiful Bonsai in 6 Months!
If you are new to bonsai and planning to make one in a short time, you are in the right article. Here bonsai-passion.co.uk will recommend you how to make beautiful bonsai in 6 months! First of all, get to know the climate in your area and choose the tree species best suited to that climate….
Characteristics of Siamese Rough Bush (Streblus asper)
Siamese Rough Bush or Toothbrush Tree (Streblus asper) is an evergreen tree in the Moraceae family, native to the arid regions of India, Cambodia, Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Vietnam. In Southeast Asia, the Siamese Rough Bush is a tree that has several uses, especially as an ornamental garden tree and as a bonsai…
Various Types of Bonsai Tools and Their Uses
The right variety of bonsai tools is essential for bonsai training and care. Accurate cutting and shaping greatly affect its future beauty. Japanese bonsai tools are known for their high quality, so they are quite expensive, but they will produce excellent cuts or carvings. However, there are also bonsai tools made with standard quality materials…
Various Bonsai Style in the World and Examples
Bonsai style is a tree model that is arranged from trunks, branches, twigs, leaves, to roots that are made in such a way. Basically the characteristics of the bonsai itself are not fixed on traditional models, but can also be determined by the wishes of the maker (apart from the classical rules). In Japan, there…