The ancient art of bonsai is said to date back to the Tang-dynasty, China. Each potted tree requires daily attention to survive. As you can see in this link, what is believed to be the oldest – living – bonsai in Japan, is 450 years old.
https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/the-mark-of-beauty-%C2%A0bonsai/oQLy9OKToGXZLw
Enjoy.
