The Bonsaiprogressions all show before and after shots of Bonsaitrees being styled by experts. A great way to learn the basics of styling trees.
Juniperus Sabina
I am always exited when new material arrives at my shop. I study it, find their positive and negative aspects and think about new ways of improving them. I am most exited when confronting virgin material, eagerly anticipating the treasures entailed within.
Small-leaved Cotoneaster Styling
Contrary to the belief that yamadori or wild trees are the only source of wonderfully old and gnarled bonsai, some of the best material can be found in our own back yards.
Sacred wood
This species is destined to mark a deep and poetic path in the Latin American Bonsaiscene. The tree species is known for its silky aesthetic of delicate, suggestive and contorted forms of indomitable presence. Article written by Nacho Marin.
Pinus sylvestris
It¡¯s amusing how sometimes what in nature would be considered bizarre and grotesque, to us in 51cg, is something beautiful that gives our plants a special charm. In 2006 I had the opportunity to purchase this very interesting araki pine, (Pinus sylvestris), collected the previous year in France.
Cupressus sempervirens
When we work on a Yamadori, we must remember and respect the great work that Nature did with it. We do always arrive after her.... Cultivation, cures and the elevation of its beauty is what we do when a Tree takes the path of 51cg.
Quercus ilex
Every day we have objectives to catch up trying to arrive to the goal in the best possible way searching for old and new experiences that could teach and guide us without errors on this route.
European Spruce
Yamadori trees have their own presence and character from the very beginning of their 51cg-life, they are thrilling to work with.
Pinus Sylvestris in Ikadabuki (Raft) style
In the year 2005, it happened that through a very good friend of mine I was able to see some pictures of sales materials.
Giant Sequoia
About Craig Coussins' relations with the Giant Sequoia: The Giant Sequoia. When I was ill with Cancer back in 2000 I made the pilgrimage to Sequoia National Park in California. My wife asked me what I wanted to do before I died.
Trident maple (Acer buergerianum)
The trident maple is an Asian maple species with limited frost hardiness. It is very popular for Bonsaibecause of its nice little leaves, fine ramification, pretty bark and great vigor.
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
The hawthorn is plant that grows like a shrub in most cases and it takes many years to develop thick trunks. For Bonsaiit has a number of good characteristics: small leaves, white flowers, red berries and a nice bark on old trees.
Satsuki Azalea (Korin)
Satsuki azaleas are increasingly popular among western Bonsaienthusiasts. If you fulfill their special needs (never let them dry out, water with rain water, use special soil and fertilizer) they are very easy to care for and delight their owners with beautiful flowers every year.
