Welcome to the A to Z of Bonsai.
We are compiling a worldwide A to Z of Bonsai database. The A to Z is written collaboratively by the people who use it and we would like to encourage anyone reading this page to contribute to what has become the worlds greatest encyclopedia of bonsai terms. Entries when they are made will be added to an editable list which will be checked prior to publication. Photos and images of the bonsai term can be added and links made to relevant web pages.
|
 - 31 entries |
|
 |
|
|
  |
(No Photo Yet)
(Send Image) |
WABI - Often used together with the term "SABI" both of which terms relate to the Japanese sense of shibui, the aesthetic tastefulness and austerity in art and moveMEnt. Wabi is the concept of beauty reflected in the plain, natural and healthy aspect of form.
|
|
|
|
|
 |
(No Photo Yet)
(Send Image) |
WALSALL CERAMICS - High quality BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAI pottery. Walsall Studio Ceramics has been in the full tiME production of high quality hand made BONSAI POTs for over 25 years. Individual designs and will make to order.
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
WALTER PALL BLOG - Walter Pall's main blog about BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAI and his work with trees from day to day. Lots of good pictures of good trees and lots of valuable information about bonsai.
|
| Thanks to - Walter Pall for use of the image |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAI>WARMINSTER BONSAI - MEet at 7.30 in the evening, on the third Thursday of each month at Christ Church Hall BA12 9PJ. This is located, first left as you go into Upper Marsh Road from Weymouth Street and opposite the Church.
Contact Chairman( Clive) on 07798584795 or info@warminsterbonsai.co.uk
|
| Thanks to - Warminster Bonsai for use of the image |
|
|
|
|
| |
(No Photo Yet)
(Send Image) |
WATERING - Outdoor Trees
Watering a BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAI is an art in itself. Weather conditions aCROSS the country vary from county to county and even in your own garden conditions will vary due to exposure to the sun, wind and available rainfall.
The simple answer to the question "when do I water my bonsai" is of course when it needs it. In the height of a warm sumMEr you will need to water your bonsai much more regularly and at some times DAI>DAIly to keep it at its peak condition. In a rainy spring week you may never have to water it at all.
One tip is to allow a small weed or flower to grow in the BONSAI POT alongside the tree - when this wilts you will know that the tree needs watering.
There are a number of factors which determine the frequency of watering -
Click the MORE button
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
WATERINGNOZZLE>WATERING NOZZLE - Hoze attachMEnt which delivers an adjustable spray when watering, allowing power to be gauged so that tree soil surface is not overly disturbed.
|
| Thanks to - British Bonsai for use of the image |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAI>WATTSTON BONSAI - The only bonsai trader based in Scotland. Also operates online and provides an 0800 883 0899 number for trade enquiries.
Specialises in the importation of high quality trees, tools, pots, wire and soils and operates a 20% deposit plus instalMEnts payment scheme.
Also hosts workshops and the LANARKSHIRE BONSAI GROUP.
Contact -
Tel: 0800 883 0899
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAIFORUM>WEE TREES BONSAI FORUM - Forum for exchange of information and advice on bonsai issues.
|
| Thanks to - Wee Trees Bonsai Forum for use of the image |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
WEEPING - Japanese term : SHIDARI or ZUKURI.
Similar to style in nature of the weeping willow.
Bottom branches should be bigger than the top, as in other styles, and will weep less than top branches.
SHOOTS should be trained early to produce the "fishing pole" curve effect. In this case the curve can be achieved using weights as opposed to wire.
The example shown here is courtesy of British BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAI.
|
| Thanks to - British Bonsai for use of the image |
|
|
|
|
| |
(No Photo Yet)
(Send Image) |
WELLINGTONIA (SEQUOIADENDRON GIGANTEUM) - In the wild this is the worlds largest living tree. It is an EVERGREEN CONIFER with a distinctive CONICal outline and drooping branches. It has attractive, red/brown spongey BARK and dark green "awl" SHAPEd LEAVES.
STYLE : Ideal for formal and informal upright, slanting and group styles.
WARNING : Branches tend to resuME upward growth after freeing from any WIRING.
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
WEN CUTTERS - Also known as KNOB CUTTERS. Known in Japan as Kobu Kiri Hasami. For removing branches or branch stubs or for tidying up other cuts.
The blades are engineered to leave a rounded hollow wound, which should then heal quickly without leaving ugly bumps on the trunk.
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAISOCIETY>WESSEX BONSAI SOCIETY - CELLspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left">
| Wessex Bonsai Society |
| Bournemouth |
|
NaME:
|
Julie Collins (Chair): |
|
email:
|
wessexbonsaisociety@ymail.com |
|
Tel No:
|
07870 114760 |
|
Venue:
|
Kinson Community Centre,
Millhams Road,
Kinson,
Bournemouth, BH10 7LH
|
|
Day:
|
2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.30 followed by 4th Sunday morning of the month
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAIGROUP>WEST LOTHIAN BONSAI GROUP - We MEet at BINNY PLANTS on the last Sunday of most months. We may also meet at The Brock Garden Centre in Broxburn. Visitors are always welcomed.
Club : West Lothian Scottish Bonsai Association.
Address : Binny Plants
Ecclesmachan Road,
Broxburn,
EH52 6NL
Convenor - Lee Purdie.
Tel No - 01506 871934.
Email - purdie4@btinternet.com.
Meetings - Meets on the Last Sunday of the month 13:00 hrs
See Weblink for further details.
|
|
|
|
|
| |
(No Photo Yet)
(Send Image) |
WHORL - Three or more LEAVES, branches or stems growing out from one location on a branch.
Most frequently encountered in pines.
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
WHORLED(LEAF)>WHORLED (LEAF) - Rings of three or more leaflets
|
| Thanks to - Wikipedia for use of the image |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAI>WHY BONSAI - General information site re. bonsai. Includes sections on trees, soil, pots. art
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAISOCIETY>WIGSTON BONSAI SOCIETY - CELLspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left">
| Wigston Bonsai Society |
| NR. LEICESTER |
|
NaME:
|
Mike Konig
|
|
email:
|
mike.konig@ntlworld.com
|
|
Tel No:
|
07511 380 357
|
|
Venue:
|
Wigston Primary School, Meadow Way, Wigston, Leics.
|
|
Day:
|
Last Tues.7.30p.m.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
(No Photo Yet)
(Send Image) |
WILDLING - Term soMEtimes used to describe young trees harvested from the wild. (Source : BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAIBOOK>THE BONSAI BOOK by Dan Barton).
|
|
|
|
|
| |
(No Photo Yet)
(Send Image) |
WILLOW (SALIX) - The Willow family includes a large number of tree types, upright, twisting or WEEPING (babylonica). They also exhibit a VARIETY of BARK and foliage colourings, although all bear CATKINs. All are vigorous growers and love moisture.
STYLE : Suitable for informal upright, slanting, semi-cascade, cascade, twin trunk, root over rock and SAIKEI.
WARNING : Do not allow to dry out.
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAI>WILLOWBOG BONSAI - Supplier of high quality trees in addition to a range of supporting accessories.
Very active in arranging demonstrations, workshops and open days.
Bonsai chat is a free, open session held the first Saturday of every month for anyone who wants to attend, seek advice, work on trees etc.
Contact - Willowbog Bonsai
Willowbog Farm
Wark
Hexham
Northumberland
Tel : 01434 681217
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAIBLOG>WILLOWBOG BONSAI BLOG -
WILLOWBOG BONSAI - Supplier of high quality trees in addition to a range of supporting accessories.
Very active in arranging demonstrations, workshops and open days.
Bonsai chat is a free, open session held the first Saturday of every month for anyone who wants to attend, seek advice, work on trees etc.
Also publishes a blog featuring a record of various events at the site and other interesting bonsai features.
Contact - Willowbog Bonsai
Willowbog Farm
Wark
Hexham
Northumberland
Tel : 01434 681217
|
| Thanks to - Peter Snart for use of the image |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAI>WINDYBANK BONSAI - WindyBank Bonsai have been trading and importing high quality Bonsai from Japan for thirty years.
They import yearly and say that they always stock hundreds of trees, from raw material to high quality speciMEn Shohin, CHUHIN and larger trees.
Contact - Windybank Bonsai
60 Woodmansterne Lane,
Carshalton,
Surrey,
UK
SM5 4BJ
Tel : 0208 669 8847
|
| Thanks to - Windy Bank Bonsai for use of the image |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
WIRE (TYPES) - Wire is used to wrap around branches in order to allow them to be SHAPEd and held in position while the form of the tree is stabilised.
The most common type of bosai wire used (for cheapness) is anodized aluminium wire which is brown on the outside with a silver "core". Alternatively annealed COPPER WIRE, which is more expensive and which needs to be heated to soften it, is used by the more experienced growers.
BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAI wire coMEs in gauges a half millimeter apart from 1mm ranging up to 6mm and is generally sold in 500gram rolls (although smaller rolls of 100 grams are obtainable).
|
| Thanks to - British Bonsai for use of the image |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
WIRE CUTTERS - Known in Japan as YATTOKO. Although there are many versions of wire cutter on the market, these are specifically designed for BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAI work.
Although they have sharp blades, they also have blunt ends so that wire can be cut close to the tree without CUTTING>CUTTING or harming the tree itself.
They generally have longer handles which makes it easier to cut thicker wires.
|
| Thanks to - Kaizen Bonsai for use of the image |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
WIRING - This is the technique of using annealed copper or anodised aluminium wire, wrapped around branches to enable them to be bent and held in SHAPE so that a desired design can be achieved.
Different gauges of wire are available to match to different branch diMEnsions, the general guideline being that the wire should be a third the width of the branch. With thicker branches double wiring may be required. COPPER WIRE is by its nature stiffer than the less expensive aluminium and tends to be used less often on trees in training. However the general consensus is that trees being "shown" if wired should use copper wire.
Warning - Wire can scar branches if left on too long allowing the branch to "grow around" it, so regular checking is important as wire scarring can take years to grow out - and in some tree types it never will.
We are regularly asked the question "how long do I leave the wire on?" The answer is "long enough to set the branch in place". This sometimes takes weeks on a fast growing tree during the growing season or years for a slow growing tree. Sometimes when the wire is removed the branch will spring back into its original position which means that the branch will require rewiring.
|
| Thanks to - Peter Thorne, Ayr for use of the image |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAISOCIETY>WIRRAL BONSAI SOCIETY - A progressive local bonsai society, promoting bonsai in the North West and beyond. They hold monthly MEetings and bi-monthly workshops.
The Wirral Bonsai Society was formed in 1988 by a few local bonsai enthusiasts and has grown from strength to strength.
Monthly Club meetings are held at the R.A.F.A. Club, 17 Shrewsbury Road, Oxton, CH43 1UU on the second Wednesday of the month.
In addition, there is a bonsai workshop, the last Sunday of the month at Gordale Garden Centre and the second Sunday of the month at Port Sunlight, both run from 10.30 until 4pm. There will be experts on hand at both these venues, to give advice and assistance.
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
WISTERIA (WISTERIA) - DECIDUOUS climber with slender branches and LEAVES, each forMEd of 12-19 leaflets. Best in summer when purple, mauve or white FLOWERS are borne in long RACEMEs.
STYLE : Suitable for informal upright, cascade and root-over-rock styles.
WARNING : PRUNING SHOOTS too soon will retard flowering. Delay until essential but then prune hard.
|
| Thanks to - Wikipedia for use of the image |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
WITCH'S BROOM - A tightly congested, localised foliage growth found in many SPECIES of tree, usually caused by a virus.
|
| Thanks to - Wikipedia for use of the image |
|
|
|
|
| |
(No Photo Yet)
(Send Image) |
WITHDRAWN CHEMICALS - The Royal Horticultural Society has published a list of withdrawn chemical pesticides, FUNGICIDEs, weedkillers and growth inhibitors in the UK.
The UK banned chemicals have been judged harmful to humans or animals. See attached website.
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
WOODANDCLAY - Innovative BONSAI>BONSAI>BONSAI potter Daniel Butler has developed a broad range of compliMEntary processes and materials knowledge including metal, glass, resin, ceramics, plaster and rubber producing a range of original and unique designs.
|
| Thanks to - Daniel Butler Bonsai Ceramics for use of the image |
|
|
|
|
| |
(No Photo Yet)
(Send Image) |
WOOLLY APHID - Shows as white "waxy" wool which protect colonies of APHIDS. Spray with long last or brush off with MEthylated spirits.
|
| Thanks to - www.littlecornishtrees.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/food-for-thought.html for use of the image |
|
