Growers often train branches to grow into desired shapes by wrapping them first with protective raffia, then with bonsai wire ...

From pieces painstakingly shaped over centuries to cutting-edge artworks shaped around new ideas, bonsai has an extraordinary diversity that's won fans at home and abroad. Rising international ...

Bonsai can be started from seeds, cuttings, or nursery stock, each method involving a long process of shaping and training.