This Brazilian Rain Tree’s lush, perfectly balanced canopy almost shimmers with life. It comes from Photos from Bursa Bonsai Indonesia. It was added by Budi Sulistyo. Budi is a well known Indonesian bonsai artist and author (Tropical Bonsai Gallery). I don’t know if the tree belongs to Budi or someone else (though I imagine someone will clue us in soon).
It speaks for itself
This tree is strikes me as a good example of an unselfconscious naturalness that’s not always that easy to find. It looks like it just grew that way, no human hand necessary (except that it’s in a bonsai pot). The overall balance is right on, the trunk is strong and full of texture and movement, and the canopy speaks for itself. Bonsai perfection.
Wayne,
This tree was created by Budi form a pencil thin cutting brought over from India. Although the tree seems to be quite big from the picture, in fact, it is small. A very beautiful bonsai, indeed.
Kind regards,
Jose Luis
Thanks Jose,
I thought it might be Budi’s. You are right, it does look pretty big. Do you know the actual size?
Its beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Matt. URWC.
It is exquisite, and I especially like the compactness of the foliage. I understand that pruning Brazilian Raintree is challenging, since the branches easily die back. I have one tree on which that seems borne out. Does anyone know a trick of when or how to prune that they are willing to share, to reduce Brazilian Raintree foliage back to a nice compact canopy? Thanks in advance for any advice, from a junior enthusiast ;) k
Hi Kris,
I don’t have any B Rain trees, so can’t say much. I imagine someone out there knows.
Wayne,
This tree is about 15 to 20 inches tall.
Kind regards,
Jose Luis
Thanks again Jose. You’re right, it looks larger.