One of the nice things about visiting Kunio Kobayashi’s garden is that he has many display rooms in his house that are filled with bonsai. No tour here is complete without a pass through these rooms. Here are some of the highlights that were on display this past February. Root over rock black pine Japanese flowering […]
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Yew and deciduous bonsai in Kimura’s garden
Yes, there is more to bonsai than pines and junipers. Kimura thinks so too. Japanese yew – super deadwood and movement Although Kimura’s garden is full of awesome pine and juniper bonsai, it is not without outstanding specimens of different varieties. Here are a few of my favorites from my visit to his garden this past […]
Sales Trees
Sales trees below are available for in-person sales/pickup only. To schedule a visit, contact Jonas via email (see contact info at the bottom of the page). All photos are from spring, 2025. Lodge pole pine – 30″650 Red pine – 10″750 Western juniper – 34″750 Rocky Mountain juniper – 29″2500 Plum forest – 36″4500
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Post Categories: Bonsai Care / Development / Styling / Display / Excursions / Exhibits Popular Topics: Black Pine / Decandling / Bonsai Development Series / Japan / Juniper / Trident Maple / Korean Hornbeam / Yaupon Holly / Repotting / Shohin / Pots / Pot Selection / Pests / Accents / Tools / Deadwood / Suiseki Species: Black Pine / Japanese Maple / Trident Maple / Juniper / Sierra Juniper / Yaupon […]
Korean Hornbeam – 10 year progression
About 15 years ago, Boon brought a Korean hornbeam to a Bay Island Bonsai meeting. It was November, and the tree was in fall color. I’d never seen such vivid reds, oranges and yellows on a bonsai in person. I decided right then I wanted one. Several years later, I found my chance. It was […]