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Still, why is there such insistence that bonsai need to reflect great age. Can not inspiration be drawn from an immature tree growing beautifully in a field, or alone on a hill? Can't a young tree be depicted just as artistically and beautifully as an old one? Must we only be inspired by champion-esque trees? Is it wrong to style/design/grow trees depicting an immature form?

Interesting point, let me catch my breath on this one.

8-May-2008	#5
kingkong bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Sep-2005 Location: S Florida Country: USA USDA Zone: 10-B AHS Heat Zone: 10 Posts: 1,151	Still, why is there such insistence that bonsai need to reflect great age. Can not inspiration be drawn from an immature tree growing beautifully in a field, or alone on a hill? Can't a young tree be depicted just as artistically and beautifully as an old one? Must we only be inspired by champion-esque trees? Is it wrong to style/design/grow trees depicting an immature form? Interesting point, let me catch my breath on this one.