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A final walk through Imai’s garden

May 30, 2014 by Jonas Dupuich

Imai’s deciduous bonsai are as interesting as his conifers and include a large number of varieties. Most common among these are small chojubai – the current utility bonsai, or so it seems, among small specimens. Outside, however, were some of the larger trees. Ume – great age Chinese quince – great branches Interesting pot Zelkova […]

Pines in Imai’s garden

May 27, 2014 by Jonas Dupuich

Chiharu Imai’s garden featured some great pines. Some of these were far more developed than others. Seeing less developed trees next to more mature specimens made it clear how bonsai can develop and improve over time. The juxtaposition also made it clear that Imai can do great work at both ends of this spectrum. White […]

Where good bonsai come from

May 23, 2014 by Jonas Dupuich

One of the benefits of visiting bonsai nurseries in Japan – apart from seeing so many great trees – is getting a better sense of the person who maintains the nursery. Do they like conifers or deciduous trees, a large or small number of varieties, trees in development or well-refined bonsai? How long trees remain […]

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