The Carpinus (Horse) is a plant highly valued as a bonsai for its small and delicate foliage that changes color Fausto Baccino July 26, 2026 Add Comment Bonsai cultivation of this plant is quite widespread as it possesses both a fine, slender branching habit and also a well-balanced trunk. ... Read More
The Camellia bonsai is a very special one, preferring semi-ombreggiata external positions Fausto Baccino July 19, 2026 Add Comment It is evident that the bonsai interest in this species is mainly related to its spectacular flowering. However, the other very important c... Read More
Callicarpa is excellent for bonsai because of its striking purple berries and aged bark. Fausto Baccino July 12, 2026 Add Comment The Callicarpa, commonly called beautyberry, is an ornamental plant prized especially for its characteristic bright purple berries that ap... Read More
Boxwood (Buxus) is ideal for bonsai thanks to its robustness and ability to bud even from old wood. Fausto Baccino July 05, 2026 Add Comment Native to the Far East, this ornamental shrub with extensive evergreen branching is particularly appreciated for its beautiful bark, whose... Read More
In Japan, the Azalea symbolises spring; in the same way as Maples and Pines. Fausto Baccino June 28, 2026 Add Comment In Japan, the Azalea symbolises spring; in the same way as Maples and Pines, it is one of the most widely used essences for creating b... Read More
Akebia quinata is ideal for growing as a bonsai due to its rapid growth and climbing nature. Fausto Baccino June 14, 2026 Add Comment Native to China and Japan, Akebia quinata is a semi-evergreen climber with compound leaves consisting of five ovate-oblong leaflets. It fl... Read More
The Acer palmatum is one of the most popular and appreciated species for making bonsai Fausto Baccino June 07, 2026 Add Comment This Japanese ornamental plant with a long tradition is particularly appreciated for its continuous and spectacular transformations that f... Read More
The Ancient Art of Bonsai: Misting, Fertilizing and Repotting. Fausto Baccino March 15, 2026 Add Comment All trees grow in more humid conditions than our homes, offices and dormitories. So what can we do to provide this essential humidity ... Read More
How to get good pomegranate flowering every year. Fausto Baccino August 27, 2024 Add Comment This article explains how to obtain good flowering of pomegranates every year. By applying the appropriate techniques the results will... Read More
The Diospyros kaki as bonsai is also quite easy to follow in its growth process. Fausto Baccino September 09, 2021 2 Comments It is mainly the wild persimmons that bear fruits of the astringent type to be used for cultivation as bonsai, and in our country they are p... Read More
In bonsai art, the Cydonia is much appreciated for the beauty of its fruits and the strong dynamism of its trunk. Fausto Baccino August 12, 2021 2 Comments In bonsai art, the Cydonia is much appreciated for the beauty of its fruits and the strong dynamism of its trunk. Moreover, being a vigoro... Read More
Cryptomeria is highly sought after as a bonsai species due to its foliage and habit. Fausto Baccino July 17, 2021 2 Comments Cryptomeria is highly sought after as a bonsai species due to its foliage and habit. Although it can be trained in different styles, formal ... Read More
Varieties of Crataegus that are selected for bonsai cultivation are chosen primarily for their flowers. Fausto Baccino June 09, 2021 2 Comments The varieties that are selected for bonsai cultivation are mainly chosen for their flowers. Among the most common species, besides the Europ... Read More
Cotoneaster is a Bonsai favorite and can be deciduous or evergreen. Fausto Baccino April 15, 2021 2 Comments This shrub, very common in our gardens, is characterized by small leaves, flowers and fruits, which makes it an ideal plant for bonsai culti... Read More
Its easy fructification is also the most pleasant aspect as bonsai of Citrus limun. Fausto Baccino March 26, 2021 2 Comments Bonsai is an ancient Japanese plant art technique that takes ordinary tree seedlings and turns them into miniature pieces of art from nature... Read More
The particular shape of the Chamaecyparis makes it very suitable for the creation of bonsai groves. Fausto Baccino February 12, 2021 2 Comments Its peculiar shape, characterized by a columnar or conical habit, with fan-shaped palms and scaly leaves, makes it very suitable for the cre... Read More
Chaenomeles is one of the most beautiful and easy to grow bonsai trees. Fausto Baccino January 14, 2021 2 Comments This deciduous shrub native to China and Japan is, among early spring flowering bonsai, one of the most beautiful and easy to grow. The flo... Read More