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While flower delivery is a common practice when you need to send a gift has it ever occurred to you that you could send a tree? A bonsai tree is an unusual but exciting gift that lasts much longer than flowers but is just as beautiful and should elicit comments of admiration. Trees are available from florists in your hometown as well as online florists.

Bonsai did not actually originate in Japan despite the word "bonsai" being Japanese for the phrase "potted plant". The practice of cultivating tiny trees actually started in China during an ancient dynasty. The word bonsai came into being because that is how the Japanese pronounced the Chinese word for these small trees. Eventually the trees became more popular in Japan and the term is used almost everywhere outside of China.

In the west they are solely used indoor, but in Japan bonsai trees are used both inside and outdoors. There are some varieties that actually do better outside. You will receive instructions when you get a tree. Please note that some trees loose all their foliage in autumn or winter.

The bonsai tree is a tiny size tree with leaves size smaller than normal, created by a combination of pruning, shaping, and root paring. A Bonsai can be from one inch to four feet tall depending on its type. Although tiny and medium size bonsai is more commonly created, you can order any size you want.

Looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for a plant lover? Consider a bonsai tree. Many years of careful pruning, using special bonsai tools, go into creating these tiny trees. They grow in small pots, which bind the roots to keep the plant small. Seasonal care is required, since the pruning and root cutting cannot be done when the tree is dormant.

When a bonsai tree is young, its wood is soft. It may be wired to maintain shape until its wood becomes firmer. Once the wood hardens, the shape is set and there is no longer a need for wiring. Because bonsai trees symbolize longevity and permanence, they make ideal wedding gifts. They also provide a thoughtful way to memorialize a lost loved one.

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