Bonsai 2013 & Another Other

One we missed (see our last post). This classic informal upright Hornibrook Austrian pine or Dwarf Austrian pine (Pinus nigra ‘Hornibrook) belongs to Bill Valavanis. Bill purchased it as a young graft in 1969. He doesn’t say what the root stock is, but he does say that for more details you’ll have to wait for his forthcoming book (Classical Bonsai Art, see below) and that the original Hornibrook was discovered as a witches’ broom growing in Seneca Park, Rochester, New York in 1932. You gotta start somewhere. The list of 2013 bonsai events shown here is the result of a … Continue reading Bonsai 2013 & Another Other

Delightful Points of Color & More…

There’s much to say about this magnificent tree: First the gem-like male pine cones that cover much of the tree add delightful points of color; and they go perfectly with the well-chosen (and beautifully cleaned up) pot. Then there’s the way the undulating twin trunks harmonize so well; one slanting style and one semi-cascading style. You might also notice that there isn’t much in the way of counter-balancing branching, yet the whole planting seems stable. I think this is mostly due to the weight of the pot and mounded soil, and also to the anchoring effect of the gnarly nebari … Continue reading Delightful Points of Color & More…

2013 Bonsai Calendars

Close-up of a section of the February page. Just arrived Our beautiful 2013 bonsai calendars have arrived from Japan. Now you can enjoy 26 world class specimen bonsai trees while you keep track of the date. 30″ x 14″ – 13 pages. We ran out last year, so don’t wait to order yours.   Cover page   Close-up of a section of the April page.