Spring work for this small ilex serrata is straight forward. I want the primary branches to thicken so I let them run. Aluminum wire helps them set in place. Japanese winterberry – before Japanese winterberry – after If you look closely, you can see that the apex is much smaller than the main part of […]
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Spring accent plants
Here are some of the accent plants exhibited at the Sacramento Bonsai Club’s 64th Annual Show. Mixed planting Crab pot Mixed planting Fern and moss Spring color Iris More color Just missed the blooms Bonsai and accent, or accent with accent Related links – posts about the Sacramento Bonsai Club’s 64th Annual show: Sacramento Bonsai […]
Suiseki in Sacramento
The Sacramento Bonsai Club’s 64th Annual Show was dedicated to long-time member Shigema Kitamura. Kitamura curated the suiseki display at the show and is responsible for collecting many of the stones and creating the daiza. It was a great display – here are some highlights. Mountain stone – great color Hut stone Abstract/figure stone From […]
Mino yatsubusa and other bonsai fun
The Sacramento Bonsai Club’s 64th Annual Show included a number of varieties I don’t always see at bonsai exhibits. One of my favorites was a Mino yatsubusa trident maple. Acer buergerianum ‘Mino Yatsubusa’ The variety differs from Acer buergerianum in leaf shape (elongated), bark (rough) and fall color (brilliant!). It’s an attractive variety that creates […]
Sacramento Bonsai Club – 64th Annual Show
The Sacramento Bonsai Club held their 64th annual show this past weekend at the Sacramento Buddhist Church. The event left quite an impression. The exhibit showed how fun a spring show can be. The suiseki displays were a super addition to the show. And the 40 or so happi-coated club members were one of the […]