Species Guides
The Science of Defoliation: How Leaf Removal Impacts Ramification and Vigor
A tutorial on how bonsai defoliation changes energy use, hormones, timing, back-budding,...
Kenjiro Tanaka
Director of Bonsai Research & Education
Deciduous Species and Aesthetic Refinement
Kenjiro is a distinguished educator specializing in the refinement of deciduous species and traditional aesthetic principles.
Articles by Kenjiro Tanaka
California Bonsai
Growth Rates Compared: Analyzing the Best Fast-Growing Species for Beginners
Comparison of beginner bonsai species by relative growth speed, trunk-thickening...
Species Guides
Japanese Maple Bonsai Care: A Comprehensive Guide
A comprehensive tutorial on Japanese Maple bonsai cultivation. Covers seasonal pruning...