Posts Tagged ‘Shanti Bithi Nursery’

Morning Eye Candy: Pinus sylvestris Bonsai

Posted in Photography on September 25th, 2011 by Ann Rafalko – Be the first to comment

Pinus sylvestris. The approximate age and years of training of this the Moyogi Style (informal upright) bonsai are unknown. This beautiful bonsai was bequeathed to The New York Botanical Garden by Manny Dannett and re-styled and trained by Saeko Oshiro.

Pinus sylvestris

Pinus sylvestris (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)

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Morning Eye Candy: Chinese Juniper Bonsai

Posted in Photography on September 23rd, 2011 by Ann Rafalko – Be the first to comment

Juniperus chinensis ‘Shimpaku’. Approximately 20-5o years old, and 18 years in training in the Fukingushi Style (windswept). This beautiful bonsai is exhibited by Saeko Oshiro and Oscar Sanchez.

Chinese juniper Juniperus chinensis ‘Shimpaku’

Chinese Juniper Juniperus chinensis ‘Shimpaku’ (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)

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Morning Eye Candy: Boxwood Bonsai

Posted in Around the Garden on September 22nd, 2011 by Ann Rafalko – Be the first to comment

Kingsville Boxwood Buxus microphylla ‘Compacta.’ Approximately 55 years old, and 34 years in training in the Ne Tsuranari Style (sinuous raft). This beautiful bonsai is exhibited by Jerome Rocherolle.

Kingsville Boxwood Buxus microphylla 'Compacta'

Kingsville Boxwood Buxus microphylla ‘Compacta’ (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)

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Morning Eye Candy: Blue Atlas Cedar Bonsai

Posted in Photography on September 21st, 2011 by Ann Rafalko – Be the first to comment

Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca.’ Approximately 25 years old, and 18 years in training in the Yos ue Style (forest). This beautiful bonsai is exhibited by Saeko Oshiro.

Blue Atlas Cedar Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’

Blue Atlas Cedar Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’(photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)

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Morning Eye Candy: Hornbeam Bonsai

Posted in Photography on September 20th, 2011 by Ann Rafalko – Be the first to comment

Carpinus turczaninovii. Approximately 20-40 years old, and 18 years in training in the Yos ue Style (forest). This beautiful bonsai is exhibited by Jerome Rocherolle.

Hornbeam bonsai Carpinus turczaninovii

Hornbeam bonsai Carpinus turczaninovii (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)

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