One of the first trees you spot at William N. Valavanis’ International Bonsai Arboretum is a wisteria planted unconventionally in an unconventional pot. Wisteria in Tokoname bucket Beyond it reside trees from the Valavanis Bonsai Collection – an impressive assortment of bonsai cultivated over many years. Below the collection one finds greenhouses and growing grounds […]
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The International Bonsai Arboretum
When I was in Rochester, NY, for the 4th US National Bonsai Exhibition, I made sure to visit the best known bonsai garden in the area – the International Bonsai Arboretum, home of the Valavanis Bonsai Collection. International Bonsai Arboretum Within moments of stepping foot inside the Arboretum, several things become very clear. There are many […]
Suiseki at the 4th US National Bonsai Exhibition
This year’s US National Bonsai Exhibition included a special treat for suiseki enthusiasts – the Invitational Suiseki Exhibition. Fifty stones from around the world were displayed with accents and bonsai. Suiseki Suiseki It was quite a bonus to see such great stones so well displayed. Three-point suiseki display The stone Daiza by John Naka Formal display […]
Yusen display at the US National Bonsai Exhibition
A very special small-sized bonsai display at the 4th US National Bonsai Exhibition featured the work of Tsukinowa Yusen. Yusen pots are precious – a display comprised solely of trees in Yusen pots is a rare thing. The composition was beautiful. Shohin bonsai display in Yusen pots Porcelain berry and accent From the top – […]
Shohin bonsai at the 4th US National Bonsai Exhibition
Shohin bonsai were well represented at the 4th US National Bonsai Exhibition. Black pine In all, 120 shohin appeared in 40 displays. Shimpaku Trident maple To fully appreciate these trees as they were displayed, I recommend getting a copy of the Exhibition Album. Joe Noga does a fantastic job with the photography, and you’re not […]