ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Bonsai

Bonsai is a special type of tree. Imagine a big tree in the park, but now shrink it really small, as small as the size of a toy car. This is how a bonsai tree looks like.

People love to make bonsai trees because they look pretty and can fit in small places like a table or shelf.

To make a bonsai, you need to use a small tree, like a seedling, and then grow it in a small pot. You have to take very good care of the tree so it grows very slowly and doesn't get too big. You have to trim the leaves and branches so it looks like a tiny tree.

When you have a bonsai, you can put it in your house or garden and enjoy it for many years because it will keep growing slowly. It's like having a little piece of nature in your home!