Bonsai From the Wild: Collecting, Styling & Caring for Bonsai, second edition

Lenz, Nick

Bonsai From the Wild: Collecting, Styling & Caring for Bonsai, 2nd Edition by Nick Lenz is a unique and influential classic in the bonsai literature that blends practical horticulture, artistry, and a deep appreciation for native trees. In this thoroughly revised and expanded edition, Lenz shares his extensive personal experience with collecting material from the wild and transforming it into living art. The book offers thoughtful guidance on field collection, species selection, and establishment, as well as Lenz’s insights on styling, aesthetic principles, and ongoing care—especially for North American natives such as larch, cedar, and juniper. Richly illustrated with color photographs and written in Lenz’s distinctive voice, Bonsai From the Wild stands out as both a technical manual and an inspirational work that encourages creative thinking about trees and their potential as bonsai. 

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