At its heart, bonsai is not about trees; it is about expressing human emotion. That’s not surprising, because trees have “spoken” to humans for thousands of years. Their language is spoken in branches, wood, leaves and time. Over their long lifespans, they may suffer many hardships yet grow beautiful because of their ability to endure.
Bonsai embodies a reverential spirit. While some people are initially drawn to bonsai because they see the calm Zen of Asian thought, others are drawn because it’s simply a visceral, compelling, miniaturized expression of nature.
– Mark Rockwell
Mark Rockwell has been an avid bonsai enthusiast for over 25 years, amassing a collection of dozens of North American and Asian trees. He is an award-winning reporter, editor and correspondent for technology news media in Washington D.C.
Sea Grape Age: 60 years Height: 21 inches
var. austriaca Austrian Pine Age: 55 years Height: 36 inches (overall)
