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BONSAI. History of Bonsai. The correct pronuciation is Bonsai (bone-sigh ), not to be confused with BANZAI on Karate Kid. Han Dynasty (206 B.C. - 220 A.D.) An emperor created a landscape in his courtyard to represent his entire empire . He had many trees and even water features.
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BONSAI Christopher Moon CIS 1020 Final Project
History of Bonsai • The correct pronuciation is Bonsai (bone-sigh), not to be confused with BANZAI on Karate Kid. • Han Dynasty (206 B.C. - 220 A.D.) An emperor created a landscape in his courtyard to represent his entire empire. He had many trees and even water features. • Many different styles and ideas emerged many years later. Christopher Moon CIS 1020 Final Project
Styles of Bonsai Informal Upright Semi-Cascade Cascade Windswept Landscape Christopher Moon CIS 1020 Final Project
Varying Techniques • Chinese (Penjing)- Clip at a branch joint and wait for it to grow and clip again. • Japanese (Bonsai)- Clip unwanted branches and wrap with wire to creative the design. Christopher Moon CIS 1020 Final Project
Bonsai Duties in One Year Christopher Moon CIS 1020 Final Project
Pots • There are many different pots • Your pots must fit the style of Bonsai. Christopher Moon CIS 1020 Final Project
Tools Wire Root Rake Root Pick Leaf Cutters Wire Cutter Concave Root Pruner Concave Branch Pruner Small Brush Pruners Long Pruners Christopher Moon CIS 1020 Final Project
Now Get Out There and Have Fun!!! Christopher Moon CIS 1020 Final Project