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Nippon Bonsai Association Boon Manakitivipart

08/07/24

I found these trees at Bonsai Boon* (Boon Manakitivipart) on FB. Here's Boon's caption, "Good show社団法人 日本盆栽協会 Nippon Bonsai Association. 第3回 翠緑盆栽展 その3" No translation is offered, but I think you'll find that the trees speak for themselves. 

In case you don't know him, Boon is a well-known and well-loved bonsai teacher and friend to many. Including several of North America's most advanced bonsai artists. 

Today we'll feature a few impressive junipers from a Nippon Bonsai Association show. 

This first tree is a full cascade juniper with some mind bending deadwood, a single living vein and a lush, well balanced crown.

Aha. Here's one that would stand out anywhere. In spite of the massive, demanding power of the deadwood, the living foliage manages to hold its own and flow together with the deadwood in a way that brings it all together.

Another noteworthy juniper from the show. This time with more obvious living veins.

Surprise! If you've been around bonsai for a while, you most likely know about viewing stones. They're called Suiseki  in Japan and are often seen in bonsai venues there. 

One more powerful Juniper. Maybe we'll call this one 'The Dancer.' The strong and complex nature of the lower half of the tree is well balanced by the heavy lush crown.

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