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Bonsai Trees
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If you lack a garden setting for your Japanese Bath, bonsai trees in an candle illuminated bathroom will
go far in creating a relaxing atmosphere.
Bonsai trees originated in China more than 1000 years ago but it was
the Japanese that developed the art and have popularized the bonsai tree.
Bonsai is a Japanese word that translated to 'tray planted'. The
term bonsai refers either to naturally dwarf plants, trees or shrubs or to the art of training and growing the miniaturized
trees in containers.
Three types of bonsai trees that I recommend due to the fact
that they are hardy and have a long life are the following:
The Juniperus bonsai tree has the shape and color that is commonly thought as being the traditional bonsai tree. The common Juniper is a very interesting shrub in that it has a long standing reputation as a herbal healer.
Culpepper, the famous 17th century English herbalist, attributed the herbal power of juniper useful in healing all sorts of maladies including consumption and epilepsy. Native Americans burned juniper leaves to fumigate sick rooms. Click here to view a picture of the Juniperus bonsai tree.
The Blue Moss Cypress bonsai tree actually has green leaves that get their blue coloring from a protective bluish wax that covers the leaves. You are probably very familiar with the appearance of the Blue Moss Cypress as this full sized tree is very popular as a Christmas tree.
Ancient Persians regarded the cypress tree as a symbol of eternal life. And it's branches were burned to sweeten the air in their homes. Culpepper also discusses the herbal benefit of this tree in his literature. Click here to view that bonsai tree
The Umbrella Tree is a sacred tree in Japan. It is also one of the Five Trees of Kiso (the five tress that were selected during the Japanese Feudal era as the most valuable in the country).
The Umbrella Tree is the symbol of undying love and respect - very important virtues in Japanese culture.
This beautiful tree was imported to the USA in the late 1800's where it is grown in warm climates. Click here to view that bonsai tree.
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