Mesmerizing bonsai perfection. I think this tree has something to say about just how far American bonsai has come. It’s a Japanese white pine by Ryan Neil. From his International Bonsai Mirai website.
Ryan Neil and International Bonsai Mirai
I think these photos of Ryan Neil’s bonsai speak for themselves. Loud and clear. But just in case you’d like to read a few words to flesh things out a bit, here’s what Ryan’s site has to say about itself: International Bonsai Mirai is a reference point where serious individuals can come to see bonsai pursued at a higher level with the goal of improving the quality of bonsai in the West. There’s plenty more (photos and words) to enjoy at International Bonsai Marai.
Pygmy Cypress (Cupressus pigmaea).
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus microphylla japonica)
Needle juniper (Juniperus rigida)
With Ryan and Michael Hagedorn here in the Portland area we have a powerhouse of talent. Just wait until Matt Reel returns from Japan… the Pacific Northwests’ rise in knowledge will continue to grow!!! Super exciting time for all of us stateside.
Thanks Scott,
Bonsai lovers in the Portland area are no doubt a lucky lot. Have you seen our post American Bonsai Heaven?
https://bonsaibark.com/2011/06/02/american-bonsai-heaven/
Thank you for showing my white pine Ryan and myself are real good friends you will not find another pine like this in the USA but I’m thinking about selling the tree due to Heath reason I have stage 4 lung cancer .I love this tree very much and I think u will to .
Thanks
Mike Blanton
615- 330-5635