Hort CH22 Bonsai

What does the word 'bonsai' mean?

• Tray and little tree

• Small and large

• Tree and pot

• Old and rugged

Where did bonsai originate?

• China

• Korea

• Japan

• Thailand

When was the first exhibition of a bonsai collection outside of China or Japan?

• 1920

• 1850

• 1828

• 1909

What is the primary goal of bonsai?

• To create large trees

• To dwarf plants to resemble large trees in miniature

• To grow plants in deep pots

• To produce fruit-bearing trees

Which type of plants are suitable for bonsai?

• Plants with large leaves

• Plants with small leaves

• Plants that require a lot of space

• Plants that grow very fast

What is discouraged when sourcing bonsai plants?

• Collecting naturally dwarfed plants from the wild

• Buying from nurseries

• Growing from seeds

• Using cuttings

What should the bonsai container be made of?

• Plastic

• Pottery

• Metal

• Glass

What is the first step in creating a bonsai?

• Visualizing the bonsai design

• Wiring the branches

• Pruning the roots

• Selecting the pot

Why is copper or aluminum wire used in bonsai?

• It is cheaper

• It is more colorful

• It is heavier

• It does not rust and is not highly visible

What is the purpose of wiring branches in bonsai?

• To make them grow faster

• To force growth in a desired direction

• To prevent them from breaking

• To make them thicker