Oops, now you tell us!!! I too have been propagating this error for many
years.
Jerry Meislik
Whitefish Montana USA
Zone 4-5
http://www.bonsaihunk.8m.com/
The word bonsai does NOT mean "tree" in a container or pot.

The direct translation of the word bonsai means "to plant into a tray".
The word tree is not there.

This is a common misunderstanding which has been going on for years....

But don't worry about it. Even the best bonsai texts have this wrong.

Bill

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