This has to be one of the most unique Japanese black pines anywhere. I can’t help but think of a monster with two gnarled feet lurching along. Now, if you can put that image out of your mind, you might enjoy the ancient bark and wonderfully confusing movement of the trunks.
This is our last post of the year, so why not end 2013 with three great Kuromatsu (Japanese black pines), considered by many to be the king of bonsai?
All three belong to Fumio Ideue, owner of Ideue Kikkoen Bonsai Garden in Shikoku, Japan. I originally saw the photos at Bonsai Master’s on facebook and then later found them in several other places, including this site about Mr Ideue and other Shikoku bonsai artists.
By the way, Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. May you enjoy a healthy and prosperous year and if the spirit moves you, may you continue to follow Bonsai Bark and even visit Stone Lantern from time to time.
Snake. Looks like this was taken in the spring after Mr Ideue had plucked some candles and left some others where he wanted growth.
This is what a well-groomed Black pine looks like. Well balanced too, especially considering the strong lean to the left.
Considering the topic, I’d be remiss if we didn’t remind you about our Masters’ Series Pine Book.
I am new in bonsai and I love it. I can’t wait to learn all I can. These trees are so beautiful and I hope some day I can make one like th
Very nice video thank you to share bonsai with us. Wayne, do you know if some body from de Worl bonsai & friendship federation at the convention in september in China if they madea video for this wonderful occasion. Because my husbans Robert Smith & miself were there and Robert is presentley make a video of our trip at this convension. And when it will be finish I will sent to you a copie. Have a great year 2014 and hope to see you at our nursery Bonsai Gros-Bec in Canada in Quebec one day it will be a pleasure to receive you. Suzanne & Robert http://www.bonsaigrosbec.com
Bonjour Suzanne,
I don’t know of a video from the event. If I hear something I’ll let you know.
Happy New Year to your too!
Likewise if you are ever in northeastern Vermont, let me know.
Cheers!
-w
I love the first pine in this thread. This is one of my favorite exposed root (Neagari?) bonsai to date!
Hi Dan,
Yeah. Me too. It’s a very unique and compelling tree.