Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing miniature trees by restricting the growth of the plant through various pruning and cultivating techniques. As part of the growing technique (aka the training process), future Bonsai trees are grown in containers/trays to limit root growth and provide easy access for pruning or shaping the plant as desired. The Bonsai method can take years before a final tree is completed and requires constant care for the tree to stay in the desire size and shape. Bonsai trees are often confused with dwarfism or dwarfing of trees. In actuality, the two processes are completely different in their approach to creating miniature trees. Click Here for more information on the pruning techniques involved in the Bonsai tree method.
In dwarfing, the miniature tree effect is obtained through genetics or selective breeding. In selective breeding, specimens which are smaller than the normal specimen size are mated to created a smaller than average specimen. This process is continued till you have a breed of the specimen at the desired size. The other method for dwarfism in plants is genetic engineering. In genetic engineering, genes that inhibit growth or provide miniature characteristics are spliced into the genome of the desired specimen. Genetic engineering modifies genes on a microscopic level while selective breeding modifies genes looking at the macroscopic effects. The end result is a miniature version of the desired specimen with all the desired aesthetics retained. To learn more about the genetic process visit our Website.
Another potential method for creating a miniature trees is hormone control. During the growth process, certain hormones are required to promote growth and by depriving a plant of these specific hormones can result in a dwarf or miniature specimen. However, restricting hormones during the growth process can have side effects which result in the specimen not having the desired appearance or having undesirable characteristics. Expertise and experience are required to create a miniature tree by depriving the tree of hormones during the growth process. For this reason, creating Bonsai trees using this method is not recommended.
The Bonsai cultivation method and dwarfing are both methods to create miniature species of differing plants and trees. Whichever methodology is applied, the final product is a diminutive specimen exhibiting the characteristics of a full size tree or plant. In the final presentation phase (desired size), the miniature tree created through genetic engineering has certain advantages over the miniature created using the Bonsai pruning techniques. The genetically engineered miniature tree requires only standard maintenance (i.e. watering, removing dead branches, weeding, etc…) to maintain the miniature tree in the desired size and shape. Conversely, the miniature tree created using Bonsai cultivation techniques will require continued pruning and cultivation over the life of the plant. Without this continued attention, the plant will not maintain is desired size and shape. Essentially, the Bonsai method requires more time and attention to maintain.
So, if the desired miniature tree is one the can be taken care of with watering and some general maintenance, a dwarf tree is the proper selection. However, if you want a miniature tree that reflects your personality and want a hobby for life, the Bonsai tree is the proper selection. In either case, miniature trees have been a source of beauty and awe in private gardens and public arboretums for decades and will add a definitive touch to any décor.
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