National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia at the National Arboretum Canberra

The trees on display are works of artPlease stay on the pathway and do not touch the trees

Bonsai is the art of growing miniature trees in pots and has been practiced in Japan for at least 1,200 years.Penjing is the art of growing a miniature landscape in a pot or tray and has been practiced in China for at least 1,400 years. The trees are kept small by trimming the tops and limiting root growth. Bonsai artists aim to create the illusion of an old, fully grown tree in miniature.

Can you identify the tree?

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Which is the oldest tree?......................................................................................... Which is the youngest tree?.................................................................................... How many Australian natives can you find?...............

Draw your favourite Bonsai tree inside the frame. You could draw the whole tree, one branch, the leaves or some bark.

National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia at the National Arboretum Canberra