Would you plant a Crabapple in this pot? Or a Cherry tree? Winterberry? Persimmon? Pyracantha? Anything? Or maybe Horst was picturing Christmas tree ornaments.
All the pots shown here are by Horst Heinzlreiter. As is often the case lately, they are lifted from facebook. The ‘Deep End’ in the title is just silliness on my part, as is the bit about being legal. I don’t know Horst, but I suspect he’s not all that crazy. Except maybe in the positive sense which might translate as daring, imaginative, unconventional, even outrageous (again in the positive sense).
If you’ve been following Bark for a while you know that this is not the first time we’ve featured Horst’s magical pots. My best guess is that there we be more to follow.
Roman ruins? This is the photo that inspired the ‘off the deep end’ title.
Tomorrow is Christmas. I think I want this pot.
Cucumber?
A little more subtle. But strong.
Buying bonsai accessories has given me an appreciation for how some ladies shop for hrs and buy, for example, purses and shoes, admittedly without yet having an outfit to wear them with. “Don’t worry, when I find the right outfit, I’ll be set”, they say. Thanks to bonsai, I can appreciate that sentiment; When I see a pot which appeals to me (and which I can afford), I treat myself to a much-deserved present If and when I find the right tree, or companion plant, I’ll be set. And until I find the right plant for my pot, it remains (as can shoes and purses) a work of art.
Merry Christmas to all !!!
Hey Michael nothing wrong with being in touch with your feminine side. I think anyone in bonsai has that same feeling when it comes to nice pots and the ones that carry it to the extreme (as a friend of mine once said is a pot whore) LOL I probably fit this category or am close. Great fun and a Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays to all also, which ever works.
Wayne,
I agree with the above comments. I have purchased pots when I don’t even have a designated tree. I quess the fear is that if you find a cool pot suitable for a particular tree when you go back to buy it someone else will already be the owner. Nick Lenz I would imagine would love to use pots like these. But, as you know well he makes his own. Sir Lenz is an amazing guy. Met him a few times at NEBonsai. Really talented, but unassuming and humble compared to many other artists I’ve met (of course I won’t mention any names). I think you’re right on the money with the first pot, I’d probably put a pyracantha or silverberry in it. The Roman Colosseum pots – olive? Any of them would be great for accent plants. Thanks for sharing! Happy Holidays!
I think the first pot would look GREAT with a pyracantha in it. And yes, I too buy pots with no particular tree in mind (but then I have an excuse – like I heed one – to get another tree!)
Ha! Good point Michael. I’ve long thought that stocking in a robust collection of good pots is an important part of the bonsai experience, though I never thought of it in quite those terms.
Thanks Owen,
Yeah, Nick is exceptional. And it’s always good to hear a word about NE Bonsai.
And BTW: Happy New Year to you and everyone else!
Carolyn,
You too!