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The Essential Bonsai Book: Techniques for Creating Beautiful Trees

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A beautifully photographed, in-depth guide to the fundamental techniques used to create exquisite bonsai, from the author of The Little Book of Bonsai and the Bonsai Tonight blog. “Anyone working and living with these little trees will find essential guidance for making beautiful bonsai!”—Tyler Sherrod, bonsai artist and teacher In The Essential Bonsai Book, trusted educator Jonas Dupuich provides a framework for building a bonsai collection you can take pride in. This accessible guide teaches you fundamental bonsai techniques such as pruning, wiring, and repotting, as well as more advanced skills like decandling and defoliating. Learn how to work with the seasons and discover design tips and tricks for bringing out the beauty in your trees. Featuring case studies demonstrating how to use the various techniques, and insights from other bonsai experts, The Essential Bonsai Book will help you grow beautiful bonsai in your own home or garden. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Press


Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 15, 2025


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1984862774


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 78


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.53 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.48 x 0.63 x 8.98 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #85,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Japanese Garden (Books) #15 in Tree Gardening #24 in House Plant Gardening


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Excellent book, easy to understand.
Format: Paperback
He is a bonsai teacher who for someone starting out has explained not only how to do it but why. Many pictures, of before and after, and the case studies at the end are excellent. Anyone interested in bonsai this is a must read.
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2025 by Kevin Collins
    • How I wish this aptly titled book had been available when I first started to create Bonsai!
Format: Paperback
The book arrived yesterday & I spent a while skimming through it which left me VERY impressed. Jonas covers the basics as well as intermediate skills with superb photos & clear & encouraging writing that provides focus & direction to become a better practitioner of this horticultural art form. Some of the questions that are raised will even have seasoned Bonsai artists considering their trees in new ways. I intend to read the book cover to cover so as not to miss anything that could improve my skills & better my trees. Thank you, Jonas, for spending the time to create this excellent book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2025 by CA Garrett
    • Must have for new Bonsai keepers
Format: Paperback
Best bonsai book. Highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2026 by Bobby
    • Essential for anyone new to bonsai
Format: Paperback
This book truly is essential. I just started my bonsai journey this summer and the book has great photos for reference and explains everything clearly. Thanks to the author for assembling this helpful info!
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2025 by Jeff from SF
    • High quality book with great instructions and lots of pictures.
Format: Paperback
I purchased this as a gift. It has thick pages and a nice cover - not a flimsy paperback. The instructions are clear and it has lots of supporting pictures. I just bought a second copy for myself.
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2025 by SSC
    • an excellent bonsai guide
Format: Paperback
A thorough bonsai guide and well written
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2025 by Walter Ray Davis Jr.
    • Ready to learn Bonsai the right way ?
Format: Paperback
Jonas has been providing high level bonsai knowledge for many years. His previous book(The little book of bonsai) is an excellent guide to beginners/intermediate skilled knowledge. But this book is a key source towards entering the next level in bonsai with the right information; from beginner level to advanced. This book provides extremely informative insight on techniques, seasonal work, quality standards, easy to understand guidelines, and draws clarity to many questions bonsai enthusiasts seek- or simply don’t know yet. Do yourself a favor and learn from one of the very best/influential professionals in the US. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2025 by Casey
    • The best bonsai care book
Format: Paperback
This book covers information most bonsai books don't include. Easy to understand, arranged by subject. It has instructions on how to care for trees by months.
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2025 by Southern Bird Lover

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