The Golden State Bonsai Federation’s exhibit at its 37th convention included a great mix of conifers, particularly the pines and junipers.
Sierra juniper
Taiwan juniper
Black pine
Great trunk and roots
Sierra juniper
Atlas cedar – is that what I think it is atop the tree?
Yep – Mantodea
Coast redwood
I’ve guessed at several of the names below – feel free to chime in if you now the varieties.
Juniper #1
Ponderosa pine
Needle juniper
Conifer #1
Juniper #3
Some of the more interesting deadwood in the exhibit appeared on a Sierra juniper.
Sierra juniper
Trunk detail
Root over rock black pine
Sierra juniper
Black pine
Coast redwood
Trunk detail
Shimpaku
Black pine
Shimpaku grafted on Sierra juniper
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phlkrg says
Was the Cascade Atlas Cedar at the 4th National Exhibition…one of my favorites.
Efi says
wow ! great trees. well done guys.
Lynne Theodorou, Durban, South Africa says
Conifer No 1. seems to be a Cryptomeria japonica
Rick Trumm says
pine #1 is a Ponderosa from Wyoming.
Ryan Nichols says
Juniper #2 is Tosho (Japanese Needle Juniper)
dangerousbry says
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Frank Kelly says
Hi Jonas, I enjoy your blog. I see from the photos (and from other blogs) that bonsai shows over your way don’t seem to have tree info at the exhibits (and hence your request for people to ID some of your photos). Our little club here in Canberra in sunny ‘Down Under’ Australia produces a catalogue for the public to read at our annual shows with info on each tree and there is a small numbered card alongside each exhibit to cross reference back to the tree’s info in the catalogue. The cards and the catalogue not only identify the tree species they also give the public (including bonsaists) info on the species, its age, years in training and interesting history of each tree. Adds to the experience of viewing the trees and often engages visitors in talking with club members on duty at the exhibition. You may like to view an example from our recent show catalogue and photos at our website –
http://www.cbs.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=240&Itemid=54
regards Frank Kelly, member of Canberra Bonsai Society and Suiseki Australia.
Jonas Dupuich says
Wow, Frank – what a great resource! It’s true, there are varying levels of documentation at the exhibits I visit. It takes a lot of work to prepare all of this information ahead of time, especially in light of last minute substitutions. Providing variety information for visitors answers the most basic questions, and providing additional details like the age of a tree or the story behind it helps to create context around what people see in exhibits which can do a lot to deepen the experience for visitors. I hope in time to see more exhibits approaching the level of detail at Canberra’s exhibits.
Thanks for sharing!