Posts Tagged ‘Shohin’

Japanese Black Pine Bonsai Tree Shohin Size 8″ Tall

by The Bonsai Tree Care on Monday, April 5th, 2010


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This Japanese Black Pine bonsai tree is  a compact shohin size, well balanced branch structure, with a good informal upright design.  Very bright green stiff needles that have been shortened through time.  Still there is a lot of work one can do with this bonsai, such as reducing the needle size even more by needle plucking.  Continuing work with the apex and some wiring from time to time will make this somthing to be very proud of.  This bonsai is 8″ tall to the apex from the soil line and 8″ wide.  The trunk is approximately 1″ diameter just under the first set of branchs.  The pot is a 6×4″ moss green glazed rectanular ceramic pot.  The potting medium is pure akadama…. More >>
Japanese Black Pine Bonsai Tree Shohin Size 8″ Tall

Shohin Bonsai: Majesty in Miniature: Unlocking the Secrets of Small Trees (Hardcover)

by The Bonsai Tree Care on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Shohin Bonsai: Majesty in Miniature: Unlocking the Secrets of Small Trees

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Shohin bonsai cost less, take less time to develop, take less space, are easier to move, are less apt to be overwatered, and are a delight to behold. This thorough and beautiful exploration of the art of small bonsai is for experienced bonsai enthusiasts and daring beginners. If you already practice shohin, it will deepen your understanding. If you dont, now is the time to unlock the secrets of small trees.


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