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Flower delivery services, both local and online florists, provide more than just roses, fragrant apologizes, or wedding arrangements. Many florists also carry an assortment of specialty items such as bonsai trees. A bonsai tree is a beautiful, elegant alternative when looking for something special to make a gift stand out.

Even though bonsai is a Japanese word for potted plant, the bonsai does not actually come from Japan. Growing miniature trees in containers was the custom of an ancient Chinese dynasty, and the Japanese pronounced the Chinese word for these little trees as bonsai. The trees later became more common in Japan, and these days they are nearly always called bonsai outside China.

Although in this country we often think of miniature trees as houseplants for indoors, in Japan they are also popular for use outdoors. In fact, some are specifically grown for use outdoors, so make sure to always follow the care instructions that come with your plant. A bonsai tree can be either a deciduous tree, which loses leaves in fall or winter, or it may be an evergreen.

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.