The ancient art of bonsai tree growing dates back over a thousand years in Japan. Original examples are created from cuttings carefully planted and cultivated for years. Nearly Natural�s artificial bonsai trees are virtually indistinguishable from the live version, require no maintenance and compliment any environment. Each piece of this Bonsai Silk Plant Collection brings a bit of exotic Oriental magic to your home or office and is conveniently sized at 12� long and 8.5� high in traditional rectangular decorative pots, perfect for office or desk. These gorgeous trees look so authentic that people will be asking you to teach them how to �Bonsai�.