# The shortest tree 

**Published by:** [The shortest tree](https://paragraph.com/@the-shortest-tree/)
**Published on:** 2023-04-15
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The shortest tree on Earth is considered to be bonsai "Tankan", which grows in Japan. Its height is only 1 centimeter, and its age is about 300 years. Bonsai is an artificially grown tree that is grown in pots and pruned and shaped in such a way as to mimic the shape and size of a real tree. Bonsai is a popular hobby in Japan and other countries, and many people devote a lot of time and effort to create the perfect bonsai.

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