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Bonsai trees are awesome. Just ask Mr Miyagi. They look beautiful, they fit in your house, they encourage patience and dedication, they relieve stress, and they help to purify the air. What's not to like?

People have been caring for Bonsai trees for over a thousand years. The ancient horticultural practice originated in China, where it was known as "penzai", and was later redeveloped under the influence of Japanese Zen Buddhism. The plants are kept small due to growth-restricting techniques such as pinching buds, pruning and wiring branches and restricting the use of fertilizer. It's a delicate and time-consuming process, but as you can from this list compiled by Bored Panda, those who persevere are rewarded with something amazing.

Do you have a Bonsai tree? Then add your pictures to the list below and don't forget to vote for your favorite! It's what Mr. Miyagi would have wanted.

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Bonsai Maple Forest In Autumn

Bonsai Maple Forest In Autumn

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    This Bonsai Tree Is Over 800 Year Old

    This Bonsai Tree Is Over 800 Year Old

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like two or three dragons hanging out in the sky, inbetween the clouds...

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    Wisteria

    Wisteria

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    This 390 Year-old Bonsai Tree Survived Hiroshima

    This 390 Year-old Bonsai Tree Survived Hiroshima

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    Apple Tree

    Apple Tree

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I Grow Wisteria Trees! I LOVE Bonsai Tress! I Am BLESSED To Have Found This! You Made My Day! Well,My Life! Sincerely, With Love! Cynthia Rosser-Shay

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    #6

    Bonsai Forest

    Bonsai Forest

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    #7

    Azalea

    Azalea

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    #8

    Japanese Red Maple

    Japanese Red Maple

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stunning! Love the one perfectly placed maple leaf that fell to the bottom.

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    Apple Tree

    Apple Tree

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    Wisteria

    Wisteria

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The branch almost looks like one of those fountains with the creatures on it spitting out the tree. Beautiful.

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    Bonsai Hobbit Hole

    Bonsai Hobbit Hole

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HOBBIT FANS 101!!!!!! Creative and wonderful, you're a genius! I love it!!

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    Not An Average Bonsai

    Not An Average Bonsai

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    Bonsai Chile Tree

    Bonsai Chile Tree

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like a hybrid of 2 chile plants and by the way those species of chiles grow up like that

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    Sakura

    Sakura

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    Apple Tree

    Apple Tree

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    Magnolia

    Magnolia

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    Azalea

    Azalea

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be more impressed if the whole picture wasn't so heavily edited...

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    Pyracantha

    Pyracantha

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    #19

    Japanese Maple

    Japanese Maple

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    Autumn Maple

    Autumn Maple

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    #21

    Bonsai Grove In Autumn

    Bonsai Grove In Autumn

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    #22

    Apple Tree

    Apple Tree

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    #23

    Lilac

    Lilac

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    #24

    150 Year Old Bonsai

    150 Year Old Bonsai

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    #25

    Bougainvillea

    Bougainvillea

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love that color of Bougainvillea, on a Bonsai...spectacular!!!

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    Wisteria Bonsai

    Wisteria Bonsai

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    #27

    Bonsai Coastal Redwood

    Bonsai Coastal Redwood

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    Sakura

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    #29

    Bougainvillea

    Bougainvillea

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    #30

    Redwood

    Redwood

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    Pomegranate

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one that isn't a dwarf,I've had it since it was a baby and trim and manage it. I get loads of beautiful flowers and pomegranates year

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    #32

    Portland's Lan Su Yuan's Penjing

    Portland's Lan Su Yuan's Penjing

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ooooooh, I love the recreations all you guys do! This one is amazingly alike!!

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    Pyracantha

    Pyracantha

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    #34

    Japanese Maple

    Japanese Maple

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    ❤️

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand why the names of the plants/trees are not displayed. Would love to learn more about these plants. :)

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    #36

    Persimmon Bonsai, Purchased In Higashichaya Geisha District, Kanazawa

    Persimmon Bonsai, Purchased In Higashichaya Geisha District, Kanazawa

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    #37

    My Ginger Root !

    My Ginger Root !

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    #38

    I Forgot The Check The Name Of The Tree, It's At The Montreal Botanical Garden.

    I Forgot The Check The Name Of The Tree, It's At The Montreal Botanical Garden.

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