The Frame, the Pot

Function vs. Aesthetics

Typically the job of the container is to maximize the visual appeal of the tree. The smaller the container, the bigger the tree looks, and vis-versa. And yet, the smaller the container, the more water it is going to require on a daily basis.

  • Function vs. Aesthetics

  • Complimentary vs. Analogous Colors

  • Masculine vs. Feminine

  • Stability vs. Elegance

  • Convention vs. Innovation

    — Bonsai Mirai

While shallow containers help dwarf juvenile bonsai trees, they’re also helpful once you’ve achieved your final style. Because trees grow slower with constricted roots and limited soil, planting a “finished” bonsai in a shallow container helps make it easier to maintain the desired shape.

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