I hope that you all remember the post I did a year or two ago about the person that gave me this Bouganvillea (as pre-bonsai) named Bob.  I had a computer crash and lost all of the information I had about his full name, phone number and address.  Well as luck would have it, Bob contacted me again and I now have all his information in a safe place.  I can’t thank him enough for this tree, and that a part of his efforts are on display at Disney as well. 

He called me from the Japanese Pavillion in Epcot and said, “I can’t say it enough…..simply stunning….The only words I can use to describe the Bougainvillea at Epcot… when I gave you that stump 2 years ago I knew that you had the patience and the knowledge to turn that stump into a piece of art second to none…”

Bob with the Bouganvillea at Epcot

I am glad that he could share in this exhibit and see how many people appreciate seeing these trees on display.  Thanks again Bob!

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I decided last minute to take a workshop at this years Bonsai Societies of Florida’s Convention in Orlando.  The Fukien Tea material that they had was very nice and I had been wanting one for a long time since my previous one died (that’s another story).  Anyway the instructor was one of my favorites, Boon Manakitivipart,  and I had participated in one of his intensive training programs a while ago. 

great material

The first issue I notice was the trunk line, and how it went horizontal at one point.  I knew that had to be addressed.  Then I realized that by changing the angle of the tree a lot of the branching problems would be taken care of as well. 

Fukien Tea and my new Tokoname Pot

I think the change in angle changed everything.  I was so excited about the tree that I brought out a pot that I bought in Japan and have been waiting for the perfect time to use it.  It has an unusual finish which looks like the pot is decomposing.  That combined with the lumpy textured trunk of the Fukien Tea and we have a nice pair.  Many of the branches will be changed in teh future.  I am just trying to develop roots this year, and get the tree to a healthier state.

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This tree made the transition to a bonsai pot without any problems.  In fact it is doing very well.  The candles are opening and the color and movement of this tree are looking great.

Shohin Pine

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The Trident maple has begun to fill in but as you remember I opened this tree up pretty well.  So I have a lot of bare areas that need to fill in.  Also I broke the first main branch as I was trying to bend it, so now I need to develop a new one.  This tree really needs a lot of work, but I think it will come along quickly.

Trident Maple just leafed out

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