In Chinese traditional culture, bonsai art is hailed as a “sculpted poem, a silent painting,” embodying the essence of natural beauty in a compact form. Among the favored materials for bonsai creation, Murraya exotica, commonly known as Nine Mile Fragrance or Moon Orange, stands out due to its distinctive aroma and graceful posture, vividly illustrating … Read more
In the realm of traditional culture and art in China, bonsai art, through its unique miniature landscapes, embodies the distinctive understanding and pursuit of natural aesthetics by the Chinese people. Among these, the Seven-mile Fragrance, commonly known as Murraya exotica or Thousand-mile Incense Tree, is a highly favored subject for bonsai creation due to its … Read more
Beautiful in form: the branches of the iron whip are upright, and the canopy is umbrella-shaped, making it highly ornamental. Strong adaptability: it does not require high soil or climate conditions and has a strong adaptability. Cold and drought resistant: even in the cold winter, the iron whip can grow normally, showing its strong … Read more
Yunnan agarwood, also known as “Qingxiangmu” in Chinese, is a highly prized and fragrant wood that comes from the Aquilaria tree, a species native to the Yunnan province of China. The wood is renowned for its aromatic properties and is commonly used in the production of high-quality incense and perfumes. The Aquilaria tree belongs … Read more
“Plum Blossom Vine, also known as the Chinese name ‘dui jie ci’ or ‘que mei teng’, and ‘sui mi zi’, is one of the traditional ‘Seven Sages of Potted Landscapes’ (the Seven Sages being: Huangshan Pine, Yew, Elm, Maple, Holly, Ginkgo, and Plum Blossom Vine), and one of the five famous trees in Lingnan potted … Read more
The Diospyros cathayensis, also known as the Chinese persimmon, belongs to the Ebenaceae family and is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub. It is also called the thorny persimmon or black persimmon. Its flowers are bottle-shaped and fragrant, resembling orchids, hence it is also known as the bottle orchid. The roots and trunk are both gray-black … Read more
The Chinese pine and cypress hold a special place in Chinese culture, symbolizing longevity, resilience, and noble character. These trees are often depicted in traditional Chinese paintings and poetry, representing the enduring spirit of the Chinese people. The Chinese pine, with its sturdy and evergreen nature, is associated with longevity and vitality, while the cypress, … Read more