Another highlight from the Green Club in 2014 – Black pine. Black pine To say this tree has a massive trunk is an understatement. It’s like someone dreamed of a tree with near excessive taper and it suddenly appeared. The bark is good, not great, and the branches are young. Filling in the silhouette with […]
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Highlights from the Green Club – Japanese beech
Another highlight from the Green Club in 2014 – Japanese beech. Japanese Beech This beech is massive. It’s close to 3′ tall and has amazing ramification. The base of the trunks is unconventional and interesting. The silhouette is great.
Highlights from the Green Club – white pine
The Green Club is the sales area that accompanies Kokufu – the world’s premier bonsai exhibit held annually in Tokyo. Some of the trees on offer here are pretty amazing. In lieu of taking a break this summer, I’ll share some highlights from a visit the Green Club in 2014. Regular posts will return mid-October. […]
Developing formal upright cryptomeria
Four years ago I made a few cryptomeria from air layer (see “How to air layer cryptomeria” and “Cryptomeria from air layer“). I’ve worked little on the trees in the intervening years and only began initial styling this summer. As the goal is to make formal upright bonsai, it’s important to make sure the trunks […]
Cryptomeria foliage
We usually see photos of cryptomeria bonsai during winter when the trees are dormant. Cryptomeria are usually trained in the formal upright style, and it’s through the development of the branch pads that the trees take on their character. Cryptomeria branch pads Cryptomeria as displayed at Bay Island Bonsai’s 2011 exhibit Summer is a good time […]