🎖️ Inspiration Copse

Bonsai Forest:

  • A Bonsai Forest is an arrangement of multiple bonsai trees planted together in a container to resemble a forest.

  • Purpose: The aim is to create a miniature landscape that evokes the image of a natural forest.

  • Technique: It involves planting multiple bonsai trees of a single species (though sometimes different species are used) in a container to create a harmonious composition.

  • Size: The number of trees is typically determined by the size of the container, with smaller trees requiring smaller containers and larger ones needing larger ones. 

Copse:

  • A Copse is a small wood or thicket, typically consisting of underwood and small trees that are grown to be periodically cut.

  • Purpose: Traditionally, copses were cultivated for periodic harvesting of wood for fuel or other purposes.

  • Inspiration for Bonsai: While not a specific bonsai style itself, a copse can serve as inspiration for creating a "bonsai forest" or "group planting" in the context of bonsai, as a copse represents a natural grouping of trees. 

Michael Wei