East Bay Bonsai Society 55th annual show

Last weekend the East Bay Bonsai Society held their 55th annual show at the Lakeside Garden Center in Oakland, California. On display was an assortment of conifers and deciduous varieties, including a number of trees that did a great job of conveying the season.

First up is a medium-size black pine.

Black pine

Satsuki azalea

Corkbark black pine

California juniper

Among the more seasonal displays were those featuring ginkgo and princess persimmon bonsai.

Ginkgo

Ginkgo

Princess persimmon

Princess persimmon

One specimen that I don’t often see in bonsai exhibits is yucca.

Yucca bonsai display

Shimpaku

Small bonsai display

Shohin bonsai display

Cotoneaster

Pacific Northwest Bonsai Clubs Association 2016 Convention this weekend!

The PNBCA is holding their 2016 Convention in Olympia, Washington, this weekend. The event features demonstrations and workshops by Daisaku Nomoto, Boon Manakitivipart, Matt Reel and Suthin Sukosolvisit. A large exhibit featuring bonsai from across the Pacific Northwest opens Friday, as does the vendor area. I’ll be there with an assortment of trees, pots, soil, and a complete line of bonsai tools.

The fun kicks off Thursday evening with a Daisaku Nomoto demonstration. Click here to register or learn more about the event. Hope to see you there!