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 […]
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Shipping is available unless otherwise noted. Prices exclude shipping. Contact Jonas via email (see contact info at the bottom of the page) for shipping quotes or questions. Local delivery may be available for larger trees. Olive – 7.5″ (grown by John Doig)250 Black pine – 9″375 Olive – 7″ (from Cesar Ordonez)425 Ginkgo Forest – […]
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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 […]



