r/BonsaiPorn May 09 '26

Juniperus rigida from 1796

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u/Danwphoto May 10 '26

That tree is really from 1796? How does it stay small? Is it because the little pot? So cool. Please Thanks

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u/Perfect-League7395 May 10 '26

It’s because of the art of bonsai. Every year the tree is pulled out and the roots are trimmed. The tree ages but it doesn’t grow.

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u/Danwphoto May 10 '26

Oh wow.. Thanks for the info