Just got this postcard in the mail from my friends and compatriots at the NBF. The tree is a formal upright Japanese White pine. Decent formal uprights are rare and this splendid samurai is far beyond just decent. So far in fact, that it takes me back to the stunningly powerful and surprisingly elegant monster trees (giant sequoias) that I had the good fortune to be bowled over by last fall. If you ever get a chance, visit Sequoias National Forest and make it point to spend some time with General Sherman. Meanwhile, speaking of chances….
Your chance to do something worthwhile
Here are some very affordable ways to support your National Bonsai and Penjing Museum:
Student: $15
Basic: $35
Organization: $50
Contributor: $50 – $99
Sponsor: $100 – $249
and so forth…
Send your check or CC info to:
National Bonsai Foundation
3501 New York Ave NE
Washington DC 20002
Join (or renew) online at:
bonsai-nbf.org