Japanese bonsai, 2021

[Forsoothe!]

My God, what's next, trees growing in trees?

 

[Matt B]

Actually, what a coincidence you should mention that! Our source in the forest... wah wah wah... calling them epiphytes... wah wah wah... discovery of the century!

I wonder if we will ever see the introduction of epiphytic miniturized orchids or moss into the upper rarified strata of show bonsai. Forms and styles are constantly changing, after all.

 

[Mayank]

Since a few years ago, there is a before part and an after part. It’s basically the same type of show, but all the trees are different.
this years there are a bit less trees then usual, they made bigger walking paths.
tomorrow friday it’s closed as they will change all the trees and then open again on saterday. Monday I believe the museum itself is closed. And the last day is Wednesday.
I might go again on either Tuesday or wednesdsy. I need to work this weekend.
yes there is always the 96th but I suggest you go both 95th and 96th if you have a chance
it’s worth it. These pictures do not do justice,

Thank you so very much for taking the time and transporting me to a different world. The trees are incredible and it was really cool to see all the shohin displays etc. Just such a nice, kind-hearted thing to do for other people's viewing pleasure. Thanks again!

 

[0soyoung]

Right, 'cause natural trees don't have moss on them.

Actually they do and they even have ferns growing from the moss.

Live trees don't have fungal fruiting bodies on them --> see conchs/mushrooms on a trunk = dead tree.

 

[Mayank]

Actually they do and they even have ferns growing from the moss.

Live trees don't have fungal fruiting bodies on them --> see conchs/mushrooms on a trunk = dead tree.

I think he was just being sarcastic when he wrote that....

 

[0soyoung]

I think he was just being sarcastic when he wrote that....

Well, I'd be flattered to be labelled 'Emily Latella' = never mind
or to just be called Sheldon.
John Oliver introduced the sarcasm horn on his show last night - I'm hearing it now.

 

[Forsoothe!]

Actually they do and they even have ferns growing from the moss.

Live trees don't have fungal fruiting bodies on them --> see conchs/mushrooms on a trunk = dead tree.

Technically, thick bark is dead and Hen-of-the-woods grow there. One of my favorites. Size matters.

 

[Forsoothe!]

I'm getting a news feed from the forest... Yes, yes, it appears we are getting a live feed showing moss hanging from the very branches of living trees! This is groundbreaking! This is advancing our scientific understanding of biology by quantum leaps, and will forever change the face of horticulture as we know it!

¿No habla?

 

[Matt B]

¿No habla?

Yo te digo. Es verdad! Noticias desde el bosque...

 

[Forsoothe!]

¡Oh, genial! Árboles parlantes ...

 

[JudyB]

Going back thru this show, I'm wondering what is up with this tree being in this show. I don't get it at all?

 

[River's Edge]

Going back thru this show, I'm wondering what is up with this tree being in this show. I don't get it at all?

Shown as an accent to exhibit 112. My Japanese is non existent so not sure of the species or rational behind its inclusion!
Love the pot it is in.

 

[Forsoothe!]

Going back thru this show, I'm wondering what is up with this tree being in this show. I don't get it at all?

It's incognito...

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

I agree...not special for sure. The proportions and movement work for the display though. Maybe it has some sentimental value or provenance that won its spot over the aesthetics. Here is the full display.

 

[AlainK]

I'm wondering what is up with this tree being in this show.

I asked myself the same question.

The proportions and movement work for the display though

That may be part of the answer. When in full leaves, it must looks less than an oddity...

 

[Matt B]

I would suppose it's been defoliated so we can marvel at the exhibition of the skill and technical execution that went into its cultivation. All skill, no emotion. This is the problem in competitions. When you are operating on the raw edge of what is possible, and a single snip or nick in the bark means the difference between first place and 18th, it all becomes technical and soulless, like watching Floyd Mayweather box. So much skill, and utterly boring.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

I would suppose it's been defoliated so we can marvel at the exhibition of the skill and technical execution that went into its cultivation. All skill, no emotion. This is the problem in competitions. When you are operating on the raw edge of what is possible, and a single snip or nick in the bark means the difference between first place and 18th, it all becomes technical and soulless, like watching Floyd Mayweather box. So much skill, and utterly boring.

Doubt it was defoliated. It’s a Japanese maple in February, and full of trunk scars. I’m not seeing much skill and technical execution here.

 

[Forsoothe!]

Or, maybe the emotion is in the soul of the spectator? It most certainly is in the heart of the presenter...