Many individuals automatically dial the florist for flower delivery. However, quality professionals have many different possibilities, including small trees. A bonsai tree is unique, beautiful and has quite a long life span. There will be a continuing reminder of you in the home or office of the recipient. Ask your flower professional whether they carry these trees, or order through 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.

A bonsai tree is a deciduous tree (which sheds its leaves in fall or winter) or an evergreen species. In the west we think of them as indoor pot plants, but in Japan they are very popular both indoors and out. Some bonsai trees are actually more suited to the outdoors. When given as a gift, bonsai trees normally come with care instructions.

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.

In creating a bonsai tree, one must realize that it takes several years and a lot of specialized care. This is one reason that these plants are such special gifts. The limitations of an undersized pots helps to restrict the root growth. Meticulous pruning also helps to confine the growth of the tree. You must prune and cut the roots while the tree is latent to ensure that it is seasonal. Specialized tools are also utilized in this process.

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.