MIFUNE, Kumamoto Prefecture—Thefts of bonsai trees have surged around Japan, leading to tens of millions ... including “kuromatsu” black pine, with a total market value of about 5.3 million ...

The miniature potted trees, carefully cultivated over many years, are becoming increasingly popular around the world, much ...

Thieves continue tormenting bonsai growers ... in 2019. The Japan External Trade Organization attributes this increase to large-scale exports of “Kuro-matsu,” or black pine, to the EU that ...

If you see black spots on freshly cut wounds, disinfect pruning tools with a 10 percent bleach solution between cuts to avoid spreading the disease. It's best to keep your Japanese maple bonsai ...