Bonsai is an art form that stems from ancient Asian culture, originating in China and developed by the Japanese. In the 13th century, the Japanese collected and potted wild trees that had been dwarfed ...

Perhaps because they look exotic, delicate, and fiddly, it's easy to miss that common, hardy shrub species often make excellent bonsai. Indeed, any woody perennial has a decent chance of making a good ...

Bonsai involves growing and shaping trees like many landscaping projects, but it’s a true art form for most people. The practice calls for growing small trees in containers and shaping them to ...

Barberry trees are popular for people looking to develop bonsai trees. Sue Lauer has a finished example at her Laflin home. DON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER Sue Lauer stands among the many bonsai trees ...