Accent plants

The Redwood Empire Bonsai Society puts a lot of effort into the accent plants that accompany their bonsai. Accent plants are a nice way to indicate the season and provide color to bonsai shows. I know little about what makes accents suitable to given bonsai displays beyond whether or not they “look good” to me. That, and I like them to be full. Here is a small sample of the accent plants on display at REBS’ recent show.

Accent

Accent – hen and chicks

Accent

Accent

Accent

Accent

I included a few bonsai here as they accompanied larger trees and in the case of the ilex below, provided great color.

Winterberry

Winterberry

Juniper

That’s it from REBS’ 29th annual bonsai show – thanks for coming along!