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GSBF 37th Convention – conifers

November 7, 2014 by Jonas Dupuich

The Golden State Bonsai Federation’s exhibit at its 37th convention included a great mix of conifers, particularly the pines and junipers.

Sierra juniper

Sierra juniper

Taiwan juniper

Taiwan juniper

Black pine

Black pine

Bark

Great trunk and roots

Sierra juniper

Sierra juniper

Cedar

Atlas cedar – is that what I think it is atop the tree?

Mantis

Yep – Mantodea

Coast redwood

Coast redwood

I’ve guessed at several of the names below – feel free to chime in if you now the varieties.

Juniper

Juniper #1

Pine

Ponderosa pine

Juniper

Needle juniper

Conifer

Conifer #1

Juniper

Juniper #3

Some of the more interesting deadwood in the exhibit appeared on a Sierra juniper.

Sierra juniper

Sierra juniper

Trunk detail

Trunk detail

Black pine

Root over rock black pine

Sierra juniper

Sierra juniper

Black pine

Black pine

Coast redwood

Coast redwood

Trunk detail

Trunk detail
Shimpaku

Shimpaku

Black pine

Black pine

Shimpaku grafted on Sierra juniper

Shimpaku grafted on Sierra juniper

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  1. phlkrg says

    November 7, 2014 at 6:35 am

    Was the Cascade Atlas Cedar at the 4th National Exhibition…one of my favorites.

  2. Efi says

    November 7, 2014 at 8:32 am

    wow ! great trees. well done guys.

  3. Lynne Theodorou, Durban, South Africa says

    November 7, 2014 at 8:35 am

    Conifer No 1. seems to be a Cryptomeria japonica

  4. Rick Trumm says

    November 7, 2014 at 10:21 am

    pine #1 is a Ponderosa from Wyoming.

  5. Ryan Nichols says

    November 7, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    Juniper #2 is Tosho (Japanese Needle Juniper)

  6. Frank Kelly says

    November 10, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    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.

  7. Jonas Dupuich says

    November 10, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    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!

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