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**spoddersedpn** · 06-05-2007, 07:21 PM

So, I live about 10 minutes from this really cool place that specializes in Bonsai. Most of the trees there are for sale. I don't know much about Bonsai, but I like to go and walk around. Today I took the camera with me so I could share the garden with all of you!

I love the trunks on these first few. They were just starting to bloom. None of them were labeled though, so I'm not sure what they are.

I love the ones with multiple trees - they are like little miniature forests.

I loved these three together.

More in the next post...

**spoddersedpn** · 06-05-2007, 07:34 PM

This maple is outstandingly beautiful!

Though, smaller ones are also nice.

If you want to see more...http://www.bonsaiwest.com/gallery/tour.html

**Clolmemaexata** · 06-05-2007, 07:50 PM

Those are very nice.
Your first three pictures of the flowering trees look like Pyracanthya. The 4th picture looks like a forest of Dawn Redwood. The next one is an Elm forest.

**ErubTiereedig** · 06-05-2007, 08:58 PM

Beautiful photos thanks for sharing. I wish there was a place like this around here. In Canada barely anyone does bonsai

My first bonsai styling attempt was actually a forest planting of ficus. I dumped it now to make room for orchids. I would rather have a forest planting of hardy trees for outside.

The twisted trunks aren't the conventional bonsai but they look very interesting. I think it is acceptable in chinese practice, but not for the japanese. They were very popular a while back.

I like the maples there

I'll be wanting to get one for an outside bonsai

**Clolmemaexata** · 06-05-2007, 09:18 PM

I think the twisted trunks on the Pyrcantha(?) are actually roots that are exposed. They have used them to become the trunk of the bonsai. I don't think they were "twisted" by the maker as in the Chinese style you refer to.

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**vekiuytyh** · 06-06-2007, 04:02 AM

I like them all, also. But the two "woods" are spectacular!

**johnuioyer** · 06-06-2007, 04:07 AM

So, which ones did you buy?!?

**Aleksis** · 06-06-2007, 04:23 AM

i might have to take Maria on a roadtrip.

**johnuioyer** · 06-06-2007, 04:29 AM

Yes! She'll love spending more time and energy on plants!

**Aleksis** · 06-06-2007, 04:35 AM

She won't be interested in going. I have to go find a different reason. Like a whale museum or something.

**Pashtet** · 07-05-2007, 07:50 PM

those are all beauties...I too love the grove of trees. Nice place to have close by

I am surprised that, in Canada, they are popular. The Montreal Botanical Gardens have a nice bonsai collection.

**BoomBully** · 07-05-2007, 08:04 PM

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06-05-2007, 07:21 PM	#1
spoddersedpn Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 613 Senior Member	Trip to Bonsai West So, I live about 10 minutes from this really cool place that specializes in Bonsai. Most of the trees there are for sale. I don't know much about Bonsai, but I like to go and walk around. Today I took the camera with me so I could share the garden with all of you! I love the trunks on these first few. They were just starting to bloom. None of them were labeled though, so I'm not sure what they are. I love the ones with multiple trees - they are like little miniature forests. I loved these three together. More in the next post... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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spoddersedpn Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 613 Senior Member	This maple is outstandingly beautiful! Though, smaller ones are also nice. If you want to see more...http://www.bonsaiwest.com/gallery/tour.html Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Clolmemaexata Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 410 Senior Member	Those are very nice. Your first three pictures of the flowering trees look like Pyracanthya. The 4th picture looks like a forest of Dawn Redwood. The next one is an Elm forest. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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ErubTiereedig Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 595 Senior Member	Beautiful photos thanks for sharing. I wish there was a place like this around here. In Canada barely anyone does bonsai My first bonsai styling attempt was actually a forest planting of ficus. I dumped it now to make room for orchids. I would rather have a forest planting of hardy trees for outside. The twisted trunks aren't the conventional bonsai but they look very interesting. I think it is acceptable in chinese practice, but not for the japanese. They were very popular a while back. I like the maples there I'll be wanting to get one for an outside bonsai Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Clolmemaexata Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 410 Senior Member	I think the twisted trunks on the Pyrcantha(?) are actually roots that are exposed. They have used them to become the trunk of the bonsai. I don't think they were "twisted" by the maker as in the Chinese style you refer to. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Pashtet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 421 Senior Member	those are all beauties...I too love the grove of trees. Nice place to have close by I am surprised that, in Canada, they are popular. The Montreal Botanical Gardens have a nice bonsai collection. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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