The theme for Bay Island Bonsai’s 15th annual exhibit was Born in the USA. It was an exhibit with no imported trees. Honestly, we weren’t totally sure how things would turn out a few years ago when we decided on the idea. Now that the show’s over, I can say that we were happy with the decision. Here are some of the trees from the exhibit.
Japanese black pine
California juniper
Shimpaku
Olive
Corkbark elm
Western juniper
Ash juniper
Corkbark elm
Yaupon holly and Chinese elm
Procumbens juniper
Japanese black pine
Ponderosa pine
Redwood
San Jose juniper
Yaupon holly
Shimpaku
Prostrata juniper
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Alex says
Y U no have maples at this exhibition? ;-D
Really though, beautiful trees. I looked at the pictures before reading and thought many of these were imported. These are extremely impressive trees and it makes me hopeful for the future of bonsai in the states.
Peter Chan says
Jonas – thanks for posting this. They are absolutely stunning trees. Congratulations on putting on such a fine exhibition. World Class!
Peter Chan
backcountrydan says
Very nice! Great to see a nice ponderosa there too! Were there any other native pines displayed?
Jonas Dupuich says
Thanks, and yes, I can think of at least one native pine from the show – photos on the way.
eloratour says
Wow, beauty bonsay …
I like it … 😀
Scott says
Nice bonsai you’ve got there. I’ve just started to learn to grow them.
garden98110 says
Thank you all for your extraordinary work growing and preparing these trees, photographing them in their best light and finest, and then sharing for all your extraordinary delight. A great gift. — The Healing Garden gardener