The 5th National Bonsai Exhibition featured some beautiful deciduous trees. As the exhibit was held in the first part of September, visitors could see trees with fall color, trees with vibrant green leaves, and trees with no leaves at all. I especially appreciated the trees that suggested the season, as was the case of the winner […]
US National Exhibition
Highlights from the 5th US National Bonsai Exhibition
On September 10-11, William N. Valavanis hosted the 5th US National Bonsai Exhibition in Rochester, New York. For all of the work he put into making the event a success, I’d like to send a big THANK YOU! The quality of the exhibit trees was dramatically better than it was two years ago. The general quality of […]
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 […]