One bonsai variety that I’d like to see a lot more of is crabapple. They make great shohin, great mid-size trees in medium displays, and, occasionally, outstanding full-size specimens. Kokufu Prize-winning crabapple on display in 2016 I particularly appreciate the color they can add to fall shows. One common variety of crabapple is Malus sieboldii. […]
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How to care for bonsai during heat waves
Is it unseasonably hot right now where you live? If so, make sure your bonsai are getting the care they need to stay healthy. The actual temperature during a heat wave is often less important than how much warmer it is than normal. This past weekend, San Francisco set a new all-time high of 104 […]
Evaluating summer growth – how much is enough?
One of the most common questions I get this time of year is whether or not the summer growth on decandled pines is strong enough. A better question might be, based on the summer growth to date, is there something I need to do to keep the tree on track? Here’s a black pine I […]
Redwood Empire Bonsai Society’s 34th annual show
This past weekend the Redwood Empire Bonsai Society held their 34th annual show at the Memorial Veterans Building in Santa Rosa, California. Coast redwood The show is the largest in Northern California featuring over 200 bonsai on display. Cork oak California juniper The show requires a full day of setup and lots of help from […]
Rapid recovery – developing a cork oak bonsai
I have yet to find a bonsai variety that develops as quickly in my backyard as cork oak. The cork oak below was dug from a nearby nursery at the beginning of 2016. Unlike the other oaks that were dug the same day, this one promptly lost all of its leaves and showed few signs of […]