Pines are undoable one of the most aesthetic valuable species as bonsai objects.

In Japan the Pine also brings up respect and religious stories. In front of some Japanese homes a Pine Is placed with a long branch over the entrance, or along the house.

This symbols a wish of a long life for the guest who visits the house.

 

A special bonsai style is called “The hand of Buddha.”

The myth is that the clouds of needles on the Pine is formed like steps, and these steps leads to Nirvana.