The Beauty of a Bonsai

Bonsai trees have always enthralled us. The ability to keep a miniature tree growing for hundreds of years is strange and fascinating. Some specimens have the feel of a full forest within a small potted environment, which is truly remarkable. Here are some exceptional examples of bonsai beauty. Via BoredPanda:

Bonsai maple forest during autumn

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Coastal Redwood

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Azalea

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Wisteria

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Sakura

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Apple Tree

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Apple Tree

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Miniature forest

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Maple

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800 Year Old Bonsai!

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380 Year Old Bonsai

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Hobbitown, anyone?

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Natural Bonsai