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Bonsai trees are awesome. Just ask Mr Miyagi. They look beautiful, they fit in your house, they encourage patience and dedication, they relieve stress, and they help to purify the air. What's not to like?

People have been caring for Bonsai trees for over a thousand years. The ancient horticultural practice originated in China, where it was known as "penzai", and was later redeveloped under the influence of Japanese Zen Buddhism. The plants are kept small due to growth-restricting techniques such as pinching buds, pruning and wiring branches and restricting the use of fertilizer. It's a delicate and time-consuming process, but as you can from this list compiled by Bored Panda, those who persevere are rewarded with something amazing.

Do you have a Bonsai tree? Then add your pictures to the list below and don't forget to vote for your favorite! It's what Mr. Miyagi would have wanted.

#1

Bonsai Maple Forest In Autumn

Bonsai Maple Forest In Autumn

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    This Bonsai Tree Is Over 800 Year Old

    This Bonsai Tree Is Over 800 Year Old

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    DariaB
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like two or three dragons hanging out in the sky, inbetween the clouds...

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    #3

    Wisteria

    Wisteria

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    Flora Lape
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is my favorite number one is my second favorite --where can i get these

    Haruki Chou
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    how to get rid of the arrows blocking the photos?

    Donna Oades
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What arrows are you talking about? The photos are clear to me, except for the little "share" icon in the bottom right corner, there's no arrows though :s

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    Belle Jamar
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love purple.. and this is very beautiful

    Tammy Chapman
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy s**t. I have wisteria in my yard, but this one is beyond anything I would expect in a wisteria. Gorgeous. My absolute favorite .

    AnnaMcClung
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my gosh. A thing of beauty.

    MikeCassels
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Although my Bonsai lack the leaves and pretty flowers of this example they are still pleasing to my eye as little 'winter trees' with no foliage although stuart's comment would be ''It's a stick Mike! ''

    CynthiaRosser-Shay
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I Grow These! WOW! ENCHANTING! GORGEOUS! GOD'S CREATION & AND HYMAN'S GIFT! LOVE, CYNTHIA ROSSER-SHAY

    RRidout
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is probably actually kept outside most of the year and only brought indoors to show off for special occasions. Bonsai that's made of non-tropical plants need to be outdoors. Wisteria wouldn't look this healthy if kept inside year round.

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    #4

    This 390 Year-old Bonsai Tree Survived Hiroshima

    This 390 Year-old Bonsai Tree Survived Hiroshima

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    #5

    Apple Tree

    Apple Tree

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    CynthiaRosser-Shay
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I Grow Wisteria Trees! I LOVE Bonsai Tress! I Am BLESSED To Have Found This! You Made My Day! Well,My Life! Sincerely, With Love! Cynthia Rosser-Shay

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    #8

    Japanese Red Maple

    Japanese Red Maple

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    AnnaBee
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stunning! Love the one perfectly placed maple leaf that fell to the bottom.

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    #9

    Apple Tree

    Apple Tree

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    KimKelly
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is the tiniest apple tree I have ever seen.

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    #10

    Wisteria

    Wisteria

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    AlbinoSquirrel
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The branch almost looks like one of those fountains with the creatures on it spitting out the tree. Beautiful.

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    #11

    Bonsai Hobbit Hole

    Bonsai Hobbit Hole

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    AlbinoSquirrel
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HOBBIT FANS 101!!!!!! Creative and wonderful, you're a genius! I love it!!

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    #12

    Not An Average Bonsai

    Not An Average Bonsai

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    MelanieKirk
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is at Fairy Lake on Vancouver Island, Canada.

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    #13

    Bonsai Chile Tree

    Bonsai Chile Tree

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    AnaT.
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like a hybrid of 2 chile plants and by the way those species of chiles grow up like that

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    #15

    Apple Tree

    Apple Tree

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    #17

    Azalea

    Azalea

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    Sky
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be more impressed if the whole picture wasn't so heavily edited...

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    #18

    Pyracantha

    Pyracantha

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    Autumn Maple

    Autumn Maple

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    #21

    Bonsai Grove In Autumn

    Bonsai Grove In Autumn

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    #22

    Apple Tree

    Apple Tree

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    chachkimooch
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You'd have to water it with an eye dropper! lol

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    #23

    Lilac

    Lilac

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    Cheryl Williams
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    another beauty, how I wish I could have them all .

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    #24

    150 Year Old Bonsai

    150 Year Old Bonsai

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    #25

    Bougainvillea

    Bougainvillea

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    JudyDowney
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love that color of Bougainvillea, on a Bonsai...spectacular!!!

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    #26

    Wisteria Bonsai

    Wisteria Bonsai

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    Cheryl Williams
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have always wanted one of these haven't you? It's very pretty.

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    #27

    Bonsai Coastal Redwood

    Bonsai Coastal Redwood

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    #28

    Sakura

    Sakura

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    #31

    Pomegranate

    Pomegranate

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    NaomiPrior
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one that isn't a dwarf,I've had it since it was a baby and trim and manage it. I get loads of beautiful flowers and pomegranates year

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    #32

    Portland's Lan Su Yuan's Penjing

    Portland's Lan Su Yuan's Penjing

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    AlbinoSquirrel
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ooooooh, I love the recreations all you guys do! This one is amazingly alike!!

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    #34

    Japanese Maple

    Japanese Maple

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    SuziMaria
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand why the names of the plants/trees are not displayed. Would love to learn more about these plants. :)

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    #36

    Persimmon Bonsai, Purchased In Higashichaya Geisha District, Kanazawa

    Persimmon Bonsai, Purchased In Higashichaya Geisha District, Kanazawa

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    #37

    My Ginger Root !

    My Ginger Root !

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    #38

    I Forgot The Check The Name Of The Tree, It's At The Montreal Botanical Garden.

    I Forgot The Check The Name Of The Tree, It's At The Montreal Botanical Garden.

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