That's a Japanese yew that this spectacular piece of deadwood is clinging to. It was styled by Naoki Meaoka.
The first thought that came to mind when I saw this tree was Yes! The second thought was; ‘is that piece of deadwood for real, or was it just stuck onto an otherwise unspectacular tree? But of course it’s for real. Naoki Meaoka wouldn’t do that.
Anyway, it’s that time of year so we’ll keep this short and simple. If you want more photos of this tree, you can find them on facebook. You can also visit Naoki’s website.
Before
Before. Close up of the deadwood
The top after wiring and trimming by the hand of a skilled bonsai artist
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