When it comes to broom-style bonsai, this Zelkova is no doubt among the very best. In addition to one of the most perfectly developed crowns anywhere (with an amazing profusion of tiny leaves), it provides an excellent example of trunk and surface root development. Neither are overstated; providing a welcome relief from the overly dramatic trunk taper and grotesque nebari that you sometimes see on deciduous trees. But then, you might expect perfection from this tree; it's from Grand Master Saburo Kato's collection. For a long time Mr Kato was recognized as Japan's preeminent Bonsai artist.
Up to our old tricks. This one, from April, 2012 was originally titled ‘Growing Better Roots and Trunks.’
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Added value. This mixed forest photo is from Saburo Kato's aforementioned Forest, Rock Planting & Ezo Spruce Bonsai.
The photo above at the top of this post is from a series of photos on Morten Albek’s Shohin-Europe website, titled Mansei-en 2011. Mansei-en is the name of Saburo Kato’s bonsai garden. Mr. Kato died in 2008 (Phoenix Bonsai has an excellent biography). Morten is still alive and well in Denmark.
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