The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville is one of the most beautiful natural gardens in America. It is located on 434 acres in the Pisgah National Forest.
It houses a beautiful and fascinating collection of bonsai in the outdoor Bonsai Exhibition Garden (usually from May to October).
During the cooler months, the bonsai collection can be seen in the greenhouse at the Baker Center.
The Japanese word "bonsai" means "potted tree." Bonsai are living plants, usually trees or shrubs, grown in pots and shaped to develop characteristics found in very old trees.
Bonsai are not genetically dwarf plants.
Bonsai cultivation it is a traditional Japanese art and also a very artistic hobby.
Bonsai cultivation it is a traditional Japanese art and also a very artistic hobby.
