Growing and Shaping Bonsai Trees with Fruits

Author: Ma Wenqi
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Publishing Date: 2003-03-01
Features: With the advancement of the times, economic prosperity, and the improvement of people's appreciation levels, the rapid development of bonsai art has led to the continuous expansion of tree species used in fruit bonsai. This book introduces a total of 28 traditional commonly used tree species and newly used tree species in recent years. China is vast, with significant climatic differences between the southern and northern regions, resulting in variations in the cultivation of fruit bonsai. Therefore, the authors of this book come from both the south and the north; there are experienced bonsai artists who have dedicated many years to the art, nearing their seventies, as well as young and vigorous bonsai fruit workers with rich practical experience. Thus, this book is a crystallization of the wisdom of artists. It integrates the practicality and appreciation of fruit bonsai, with content that is easy to understand and methods that are simple to learn. After reading it, readers can not only practice hands-on techniques but also enhance their appreciation of bonsai art. The manuscript is richly illustrated with images, featuring concise text, vivid drawings, lively layouts, and nearly 300 illustrations and photographs. These images serve as references for creating fruit bonsai and are also enjoyable to admire. This book is a practical reference for bonsai enthusiasts, suitable as a textbook for vocational high schools specializing in bonsai, and is also highly valuable for professional bonsai workers.