1. Selection of the Apple Tree. Choose a variety of apple tree that is well-suited for bonsai. Dwarf varieties such as "M27" and "M9" are ideal as they are naturally small and compact.

Step-by-Step: How to Grow and Care for a Bonsai Tree. Choose the Right Tree. Start with a species that suits your climate in the house, or can survive our winters outside.

Growing a young bonsai into a form that resembles a mature tree requires regular pruning to encourage even growth and to remove dead limbs, foliage and errant branches. Take your time.

A photo marks the location of a stolen tree in the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Oakland, Calif. Eight trees were stolen from the garden in mid-January burglary.

The National Bonsai and Penjing Museum marks the 400th anniversary of the Yamaki Pine, an ancient tree that survived the 1945 bombing of Hiroshima and has since become a symbol of peace.

Norm Geisinger is 82 years old, and he owns an 85-year-old bonsai tree that’s less than two feet tall. He’s owned the Lace-bark Chinese elm for 25 years. He’s the third owner. Geisinger, a ...