Here are 5 new and emerging features:

1. Digital technology and 3D printing: Digital tools are being used to create custom pots for bonsai, or for virtual training, making the art more accessible.

2. Unusual bark and colors: Species like the Chinese Elm, which has multi-colored bark, or trees like the Bald Cypress, which change color in the fall, are trending.

3. Focus onindoor bonsai : Specialty species for indoor keeping, such as Serissa or Ficus, which can thrive in low light and prefer humidity, are becoming popular.

4. Sustainability : Use of eco-friendly fertilizers, water saving techniques and making pots from local, recycled materials.

5. Multi-Tree (Forest) Styling: Creating the look of a miniature forest by planting multiple trees of different sizes in a single pot, which presents a more realistic view of nature.

These features make bonsai not just a hobby, but a dynamic and modern art form.