Miniature Bonsai [Hardcover]

Herb L. Gustafson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1995

Perfect for the novice, miniature bonsai can be formed from tiny seedlings found in the yard or at a park. Unlike their larger relatives, these palm-size trees can be potted, shaped, and pruned in only an hour or two. They're easy to manage and transport, and require little space. Find everything you need to enter the magical realm of miniature bonsai, including required tools and equipment, design, and training techniques. See how to select an appropriate container, decide on the best style for a particular tree, and properly display it. All care and maintenance concerns are covered.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080690982X
• ISBN-13: 978-0806909820
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,544,187 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book., August 15, 1999

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This review is from: Miniature Bonsai (Hardcover)

I am rather new at this art, and I found that all the questions I had about miniature bonsai were pretty much answered in this book. It is filled with how-to directions and advise. Herb passes his years of bonsai expertise on to readers in a style that is direct, easy to read and humorous. It is a great reference book that I will probably use forever. Sarah, growin little trees in the high desert.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Chart!, May 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Miniature Bonsai (Paperback)

One of the things that I really like about this book is the chart. There is a list of different plants and for each there a recommended pruning style, repotting time and more. Plus there is a lot of good information about how the care for minature bonsai is different from the regular sized bonsai.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, October 4, 2001

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Joesph A Bruna Jr (The Valley of Sillicon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Miniature Bonsai (Hardcover)

If you are into Bonsai as much as I am, you'll love this book.This book covers the rare subject of "mame" Bonsai, or "in hand". We're talking about Bonsai who's pots are smaller than an open hand ( in the book, there is a photo of a bonsai who's pot is no larger than half a walnut!).

It's a great resource if you want to get into this ultra small of alredy small trees. Rarely do you find a Bonsai book that give a little more than just a blurb as to what Mame bonsai is.