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Displays at REBS’ 31st annual show

August 29, 2014 by Jonas Dupuich

For the past couple years, Redwood Empire Bonsai Society has done a great job showing off their large trees. Often difficult to display on standard sized tables, the large trees at REBS’ recent show were set on extra-deep tables.

European beech

European beech

The extra space these tables offered provided breathing room between displays and helped visitors appreciate each on their own merit.

Shimpaku

Cascade shimpaku – winner, National Bonsai Award at the 1st US National Bonsai Exhibit
(The 4th National Bonsai Exhibition is happening in two weeks – hope to see you there!)

White pine

White pine

I appreciated seeing large trees like the semi-cascade Sierra juniper below displayed high up as it provided good views from above, from below and from at least two sides.

Sierra juniper

Sierra juniper

Deadwood detail

Deadwood detail

Japanese maple

Japanese maple

The occasional suiseki provided a break between the trees – a nice touch.

Suiseki

Suiseki

A large ginkgo survives with just the outermost part of but half its trunk.

Ginkgo

Ginkgo

Trident maple and Sierra juniper (in training 4 years)

Trident maple and Sierra juniper (in training 4 years)

Suiseki

Suiseki

Crabapple

Crabapple

Screens added variety to selected displays.

Winterberry

Winterberry

Black pine - 30 years

Japanese black pine

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  1. Rambo says

    August 29, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    Nice review of the show. Any word if there was damage to any of the trees due to the quake? Thinking of the cascade trees on those skinny stands.

  2. Herman8Hare725 says

    August 30, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    One cascade fell of its stand but was undamaged. Luckly none of our pots in the vendor area were damaged

  3. Dave Hattem says

    September 10, 2014 at 8:51 am

    Thanks Jonas for the fine photos and comments on our show. I especially appreciate that you can see that not not all trees have reached their zenith. Bonsai is a process that take years of commitment and consistency. Also thanks for including some shots of suiseki. I think they add a nice quality as do the accent plants.
    Cheers,
    Dave from REBS

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