For a mini-fall break this year, I’ll share some photos from the 2016 Kokufu exhibit in Tokyo. First up is a twisty shimpaku juniper with a very thin lifeline. Shimpaku The tree is interesting in that the jin at the top of the tree somewhat mirrors the trunk below and the foliage emerges from a […]
Exhibits
Exhibits are where we can see bonsai at their best. Explore posts from Bonsai Exhibits in the U.S. including the U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition and Japanese events including the world-famous Kokufu and Taikan-ten exhibits.
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 […]
Midori Bonsai Club’s 55th annual show
Last weekend the Midori Bonsai Club held their 55th annual show at the Quinlan Community Center in Cupertino, California. The venue, the visitors, and even the weather was great for the one day event that featured an exhibit, a workshop, and a demonstration by Peter Tea. Exhibit trees were primarily arranged on pairs of tables […]
Shohin bonsai displays at 5th US National Exhibition
Some of the most creative displays at the 5th US National Bonsai Exhibition showed up in the shohin section. About half of the shohin displays were traditional box arrangements – the other half followed alternative approaches. Below we find a three-tier arrangement with four trees accented by a semi-cascade bonsai atop a modern stand with wood block […]
Deciduous bonsai and creative displays at the 5th National Bonsai Exhibition
The 5th National Bonsai Exhibition featured some beautiful deciduous trees. As the exhibit was held in the first part of September, visitors could see trees with fall color, trees with vibrant green leaves, and trees with no leaves at all. I especially appreciated the trees that suggested the season, as was the case of the winner […]