Hornbeam

   The form of this bonsai mimics a tree competing for survival in nature, which had to change its growth direction multiple times to obtain light. The tree's structure conveys the natural process of establishing a place under the sun, which is expressed in the dynamics of its form.

The Hornbeam can be considered a good tree for creating a bonsai, due to its resilience, naturally beautiful bark, dense branching, and small leaf size. The plant's botanical characteristics allow for the creation of a refined bonsai of almost any size. The Hornbeam tolerates shaping, pruning, and wiring well, which enables the bonsai specialist to create a complex crown.

The Hornbeam has its own special beauty during any season of the year. In autumn, the leaves turn a vibrant yellow color. After the leaves fall, the "skeleton" of the tree, the texture of the bark, and the dense arrangement of the branches become emphasized, which is the result of many years of labor.