Posts by Renzo Del Castillo

Belonging to the Myrtaceae family, the Myrciaria Cauliflora tree is commonly known as the Brazilian Grape tree or Jaboticaba, or Jabuticaba. This species, of the genus Myrciaria, is native to…

Syzygium smithii is an evergreen tree which is also known as Acmena smithii, Lilly Pilly, bush cherry, monkey apple, coast satinash or Eungella gum. This species of bonsai belongs to…

Bonsai is an old Japanese art form comprising the cultivation of decorative miniature or intentionally dwarfed trees in containers to replicate the shape and scale of full-sized trees. Pine trees…

Sorbus belongs to the rose family, Rosaceae. It has over 100 species. The species are also known as Whitebeam, Rowan (Mountain Ash), and Service tree. Found widely in the temperate…

Both of the well-known pine species that have two growth flushes every year are native to Japan and grow along the coast. Storms frequently break off the young candles in…

Malpighia belongs to the flowering plants of the Malpighiaceae family. Malpighia species is related to the Surinam cherry and Barbados cherry. The plant was named to honor Marcello Malpighi, an…

Pinus Ponderosa pine tree is a very large pine tree that can grow up to 60-125 ft. Its straight trunk is covered by a small crown. These evergreen pines are…

Bonsai trees are just regular-sized trees that have been grown in small containers to inhibit their growth. Bonsai tree cultivation has been practised in Japan for hundreds of years. Anyone…

Magnolia stellata, also known as star magnolia belonging to the family Magnoliaceae is native to Japan and China. Magnolias are splendid looking bonsai when in bloom. This deciduous shrub blooms…

Bamboo is a grassy plant that can be found all over the world. Its native area encompasses warm, humid tropical, temperate, and chilly mountains, with over 1,400 known species. Some…

A bonsai is a form of art from the Japanese in which a small tree is created. It transforms ordinary plants into excellent bonsai using age-old methods. The cherry bonsai…

Pistacia chinensis is commonly known as Chinese pistache. It is native to Taiwan and China as the name suggests. It is also found in the Mediterranean regions. This tree belongs…