AusBonsai

1 English Elm Ulmus procera This tree was developed from an air layer taken from a collected tree in 2011. 2 Olive Olea europea Yamadori. Collected in SA in 1993 the approx age is 40 years. Extensive work has been carried out on the deadwood over the years with more planned. Planted in Pat Kennedy pot in 2014. 3 Field Maple Acer campestre Two metre nursery stock purchase in 1990. The root spread and lower trunk were the reason for the purchase. Height was immediately reduced to approx 50cm. Branches regrown since then. 4 Black Pine Pinus thunbergii Age approximately 17 years. Purchased as 10 year old nursery stock. The tree had been 'hard grown' until being used in a demonstration at Yarra Valley Bonsai Club 7 years ago. 5 Burgan Kunzea ericoides Yamadori. Collected near Seymour. Grew without much attention for many years and the small nub of dead wood is all that remains of a much larger section. Its present shape established approx 7 years ago. 6 Burgan Kunzea ericoides This small group was developed from cuttings taken from Tree No. 5. They have developed well despite being always grown in a pot. 7 Minis Miniature bonsai Miniature bonsai displayed in a large round stand. 8 Minis Miniature bonsai Miniature bonsai displayed in a small stand.

9 Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 25 years old. Planted in a custom made pot from Walsall Ceramic Studio, England. Engraving at the forefront is my family and business crest 10 Japanese White Pine Pinus parviflora Purchased from a deceased estate. The tree was recently styled in a workshop with Taiga Urushibata. Now planted in a Tokoname pot. 11 Japanese Elm Zelkova serrata Field grown stock. Planted in a blue, glazed Japanese pot. Tree is developing nicely. 12 Black Pine Pinus thunbergii Nursery stock that has been in training for 2 years. The pot is a vintage 'Bi Gei' pot approx. 40 - 50 years old. 13 Black Pine Pinus thunbergii Tree was obtained from a deceased estate and has been restyled over the last 4 years. Planted in a Tong Rei (Korean) pot. The tree is now in good health. 14 Swiss Mountain Pine Pinus mugo Another tree obtained from a deceased estate. Retraining has turned an ugly tree into one of my favourites. Better quality pot is now being sought. 15 Gingko Gingko biloba Nursery stock 16 Juniper Juniperus chinensis Field grown nursery stock. Styled in a workshop with Bjorn Bjorholm in 2015. Feeding and pinching is developing dense foliage pads. 17 Trident Maple Acer buergeranium Stock was purchased from a nursery and planted to form a group setting. 18 Creeping Juniper Juniperus procumbens Field grown nursery stock. Styled in a workshop with Taiga Urushibata in 2016. Very recently potted into a Tong Rei pot.

19 Sargents Juniper Juniperus chinensis 'Sargentii' Styled from nursery stock purchased in 1986. 20 Golden Juniper Juniperus sp. Purchased after a Bonsai Society of Victoria demonstration. 21 Alberta Spruce Picea albertiana 'Glauca Conica' Originally a Christmas Tree purchased in 1988. Styled as a bonsai in 1995. 22 Japanese White Pine Pinus parviflora 'Miyajima' Purchased as nursery stock approx 20years ago. Has always been pot grown. Original styling by Hirotoshi Saito, complete change of front in a workshop with Bjorn Bjorholm in 2015. 23 Black Pine Pinus thunbergii Nursery stock purchased in 2001. Styling began in 2006. 24 Black Pine Pinus thunbergii The stock was 12 years old when acquired in 1985. The current shape was started in 1988. 25 Japanese White Pine Pinus parviflora Ground grown nursery stock purchased in 1990. After extensive damage during the Black Saturday heat wave restyling was started in 2010. 26 Monterey Pine Pinus radiata Tree began as a seedling collected in 1986. 27 Japanese Red Pine Pinus densiflora An aged tree when acquired in 2000. Its current shape was started at that time. 28 Seiju Elm Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju' Twin trunk started from nursery stock approx 20 years ago. Some styling guidance received from Hirotoshi in 2014. 29 Japanese Maple Acer palmatum Recently acquired from a deceased estate. An interesting shape achieved after air layering from a larger tree.

30 Himalayan Cedar Cedrus deodora Recently acquired appox 40 years old. Shaped in the slanting style, the bark is a feature. 31 Creeping Juniper Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' Small juniper in the informal upright style. 32 Creeping Juniper Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' Approx. 10 years ago the tree was used in a demonstration under the guidance of Hirotoshi Saito. Some of the lower branches have since been removed and refinement continues. 33 Trident Maple Acer buergerianum This forest style planting was undertaken five years ago using trees from a previous forest as well as other smaller specimens which were added to the back to add depth and variety. 34 English Elm Ulmus procera Yamadori. Collected in 1985 it was growing as a sucker arising from roots of an older established tree. It had been extensively eaten back by cattle thus had been subjected to “uncontrolled pruning” over its life. 35 English Oak Quercus robur Yamadori. Collected in 1982, it natural seedling beneath an quite old plantation of Oak trees. No wire has been used, instead it has been encouraged by pruning and tip pinching to enhance its own natural growth characteristics. 36 English Elm Ulmus procera Yamadori. Trees were collected from a cow paddock about ten years ago, naturally stunted due to chewing and stomping by cows. These trees were assembled into a group under the guidance of Hirotoshi Saito in 2010. 37 Sargents Juniper Juniperus chinensis 'Sargentii' Grown from nursery stock this tree was first potted about 12 years ago, recently thinned and refined before being planted into this Tokoname pot. 38 Atlantic Cedar Cedrus atlantica Originally a 3 tree group assembled in a demonstration by Tommy Yamamoto in about 1992, two trees were added about 10 years later. 39 Seiju Elm Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju' Ground grown for about 10 years by a bonsai grower in Hay NSW, Cut back hard and potted as bonsai in 2006.

40 Tea Tree Leptospermum sp 'Mesmer Eyes' A cross cultivar of leptospermum developed by Bywong Nursery NSW. Grown from nursery stock and developed as bonsai for the past 2 years. 41 Azalea Azalea sp. Developed from nursery stock for approx 10 years 42 Juniper Juniperus sp 'Blaaws' Purchased at auction  from the National Arboretum in 2015. Tree is 40 plus years of age and was first styled in the mid 1970's. Recently restyled by Taiga Urushibata. 42 Firethorn Pyracantha coccinea Ground grown nursery stock started from a cutting and several years field grown.  This tree is about 7 - 8 years old. 43 Trident Maple Acer buergeranum Grown from seed collected in 1992. Subsequently trained to grow over rock. Was displayed in the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection, Canberra for 3 years until this April. 44 Moreton Bay Fig Ficus macrophylla Acquired around 15 years ago. It started to develop aerial roots about 4 years ago these were encouraged by hanging towelling from the branch to increase humidity. 45 Sargents Juniper Juniperus chinensis 'Sargentii' Root over rock, semi-cascade style. 10 years old grown from cutting. Planted on the rock 5 years ago. 46 Sargents Juniper Juniperus chinensis 'Sargentii' Purchase in 1989 from the BSV Show Trading Table. It was reduced in height by about half and has been trained as a bonsai since then. 47 Japanese Maple Acer palmatum Yamadori. Was collected in 1994 as a garden seedling. It has been growing as a healthy bonsai since then. 48 Olive Olea europea Yamadori. Collected from Boort, VIC in 2007. Styled twice with Hirotoshi Saito, the second time to reduce height and roots to fit tree into this smaller pot. 49 Olive Olea europea Yamadori. Collected from Boort, VIC in 2007 . Twin trunk style. The trunks were wrapped in sphagnum moss for 12 months to encourage aging of the bark. 50 Japanese Maple Acer palmatum "Craig's tree", in memory of a friend who died from Motor Neuron Disease. In styling for 9 years. Pot by the bonsai artist. 51 Burgan Kunzea ericoides Yamadori. An Australian native collected at a dig on a private property near Seymour. I am intending to keep the natural deadwood colour. 52 Dawn Redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides Approximately 20 years old, styled by Hirotoshi Saitoh in 2004 in the broom style. The tree is repotted annually, wired in winter and trimmed during the growing season. 53 Himalayan Cedar Cedrus deodora This tree was my first attempt at bonsai was in the 1970s. It is now over 40 years old.  The current semi-cascade was styled by Hirotoshi Saitoh in 2000.  Requires regular wiring and trimming of new growth to maintain shape.

54 Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia Tree is approximately 15 years old grown from nursery stock and is shaped in the Broom style. Requires annual re-potting and constant trimming. 55 Moreton Bay Fig Ficus macrophylla Clump/group bonsai style approx 15 years old. Grown originally from seed in the 1980's. 56 Moreton Bay Fig Ficus macrophylla Trained in Windswept style approx 10 years ago from stock grown from seed in the 1980s. 57 Juniper Juniperus sp. Styled by Hirotoshi Saitoh in 2014. 58 Crab Apple Malus sp. Styled into wind swept look by Hirotoshi Saitoh in 2006 from nursery stock. Japanese Red Pine Pinus densiflora Over 40 years of age. This tree was re-styled to its current shape by Taiga Urushibata in 2016. 60 Mexican Pine Pinus patula Over 60 years of age. Originally owned by well known nursery man Ted Poynton. 61 Firethorn Pyracantha sp. Over 28 years of age this twin trunk style tree was ground grown for a number of years. 63 Black Pine Pinus thunbergii 'Yatsabusa' This small needled variety of Black Pine is over 25 years of age. 64 Tea Tree Leptospermum scoparium 'Ballerina' Purchased as nursery stock 4 yrs ago, approx age 7yrs old. Grown on in an orchid pot for first 3 yrs and potted into current Erin pot in Jan 2016. 65 Himalayan Cedar Cedrus deodora Purchased as nursery stock approx 18yrs ago. Came home one day after work 16yrs ago and my dog had chewed through the tree and thus a new cascade style direction for this tree was born. 66 Huon Pine Lagarostrobus franklinii Approx age 25yrs plus. Acquired as established group 3 yrs ago. Repotted in current setting in Dec 2014 and have concentrated in developing branches and restyling trees into a natural representation of trees in nature. 67 Bottlebrush Callistemon viminalis 'Captain Cook' Yamadori. Dug from a garden by the previous owner in the mid 1990's. Since I acquired it 4 years ago I have concentrated on growing and refining the branches. The tree flowers profusely.

68 Sticky Wattle Acacia howittii Acquired as nursery stock 20 years ago and grown as a bonsai since then. The tree is very vigorous and gets a heavy cut back in November. Requires good watering all year round. 69 English Elm Ulmus procera Yamadori. Collected from a river bank in 1991. The hollows were developed where major branches were removed at collection. All branches were regrown and are maintained by cutting back the first Spring flush. 70 Coastal Tea Tree Leptospermum laevigatum Yamadori. Collected in 2011. Coastal Tea Trees are notoriously difficult to keep alive after digging. I particularly like the wild aspect this tree exhibits. 71 Burgan Kunzea ericoides Yamadori. Date of collection is unknown but probably 20 - 25 years ago. It was restyled about 9 years ago at a BSV club night when it was planted on a piece of Mallee root. 72 Mirror Bush Coprosma repens Yamadori. Collected as a stump in 1991. Its training started immediately as it budded everywhere following collection. Refinement has continued since then. 73 Seiju Elm Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju' Ground grown for many years purposely for bonsai the tree was dug in 2007. Shaping and refinement has continued since then. It did spend a year at the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection. 74 Silver Berry Eleagnus pungens Age unknown, but following purchase from an enthusiast who was downsizing, the tree was restyled in January 2016. More work needs to be done but it is progressing nicely. 75 Swamp Paperbark Melaleuca raphiophylla Yamadori. Collected approx 12 years ago from land earmarked for development. The large scar at the front is where a much larger portion of the tree was removed at collection time. It s easily maintained but need lots of water. 76 Prickly Paperbark Melaleuca stypheloides Purchased as raw nursery stock in 2011. This tree flowers annually.

Thank you for the photos. I was there, and voted for the White Pine A lot of great trees.

I am glad you enjoyed our show, it is interesting to hear which trees appeal to you, white pine 22 or 25?

I am glad you enjoyed our show, it is interesting to hear which trees appeal to you, white pine 22 or 25? My favourite was tree 75 melaleuca raphiophylla. It was hard to make the decision in the end I walked around thinking Which would I choose if I could take it home?

As I said in the other thread my "peoples choice" was the EE #69.
To be honest from the flyer I thought it was a very non-descript tree and I wondered on the choice..
.....But in person it was amazing and it exudes age and realism.

I'd like to know how this tree was prepared for the show?
Reason being my EE at home and many other street tree's have only just broken first bud or are in the very early stages of growth after dormancy?

#61 Pyracantha was amazing, underneath perspective of the canopy was absolutely splendid!

#7 shohin display what is the dark blue potted tree on the left hand side Gerard? This looks like a fantastic species to work with!

#52 Dawn Redwood - close 2nd for mine, just a wonderful specimen in it's prime showing time!

#41 Azalea - photo just doesn't do justice to the beauty of this colour.

#75 no doubt an incredible tree but I'm pretty sure I have seen this "around the traps" on several occasions (not a bad thing!).

Always a great and professional show BSV well done.
I think this is my 3rd or 4th year runnning for me - I got a lovely locally made cascade pot and a pair of wire cutters as well.

I have been surprised by the english elms this year, I have some which have been in full leaf for 6 weeks and others like the group #36 have only just reached the bud swelling stage

Great show again, and I preferred the setup this year.
Does anyone know anything about the pot on tree 39? I fell in love with it.

Waltron wrote:Does anyone know anything about the pot on tree 39? I fell in love with it.

Looks like a Lorraine Simpson pot.

Thanks Jase. It was beautiful, I went back to that tree about 3-4 time just to look at the pot.