Satsuki Flowers, Maple Leaves, a Tiny Lizard & Other Bonsai Wonders 5/30/18

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It's that time of year. Here's David Benavente's caption... Rhododendron indicum “Shin Nikko” hoy, en plena floración (today in full bloom). 45x55cm (18" x 21.5")

It’s been a while since we’ve featured David Benavente and his Estudio de Bonsái. It’s in Galapagar, Spain. Just outside of Madrid. The photos are from David’s timeline

BONSAI TOOL SPECIAL ENDS TONIGHT

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It's not only about the flowers. Close up of the lower trunk and nebari

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European olive (Olea europaea).  No caption with this one, but it speaks for itself

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Closeup

 

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Lizard on a European olive. Is this the same tree?

 

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Japanese maple leaves