This Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii subsp. glauca) is one of numerous extraordinary bonsai at Ryan Neil's Mirai American Bonsai (near Portland, Oregon). It was originally collected in the Rocky mountains by Randy Knight. It's age is given as
10-250100-250 years. Height is 36" (91cm), width 52" (132cm).
Time has a funny way of slipping by while we dither, and it would be a shame if you let the Artisans Cup come and go without signing up and booking your trip to Portland. Before you dither any further or just dismiss the idea altogether, when was the last time you viewed North America’s most illustrious bonsai in a art museum?
The bonsai above and just below, belong to Ryan Neil. Ryan is, among other things, the prime mover of the Artisans Cup. He is also a headliner in the upcoming Under African Skies, the 4th African Bonsai Convention (below).
Artisans Cup. September 25-27. Here's your link to register.
Under African Skies. Here's another big bonsai event that promises to be one of the best (check out the headliners if you need convincing - you'll notice Ryan's name along with several other bonsai stars). October 22-25.
This brilliant Bougainvillea bonsai belongs to Tobie Kleynhans. You can see it along with thirty other excellent South African bonsai at the Under African Skies gallery.
Under African Skies will be held in scenic Stellenbosch in the heart of South Africa's wine country.
The Portland Art Museum. Home of the Artisans Cup.
Close up of Ryan's Douglas fir.
“10-250 years”
That is the most honest dating of a refined bonsai that I have ever seen. It’s one of the few that I have have any faith might be accurate.
Whoops. Should read 100-250. No way that could happen in ten years.