The shohin bonsai got a lot of attention at the 8th World Bonsai Convention. One of the most impressive was a shimpaku juniper with beautiful deadwood.
Shohin shimpaku bonsai
The shohin on display represented a number of different sizes and styles. The quality was high throughout.
Jasmine bonsai
White pine
It was also fun to appreciate some of the deciduous varieties in spring. I can’t imagine how tricky it was to get the leaf size and density just right for a late April exhibit.
Trident maple
The displays themselves were impressive too.
5-tree shohin display
5-tree shohin display
Note the contrast among the size, shape and color of the pots, the styles of the stands and the character of the foliage.
6-tree shohin display
6-tree shohin display
6-tree shohin display
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