New Hobbyist in Northwest Italy

[cohenkin]

Mauro Stemberger... Italian artist in your area.

Thank you! Any idea on how I can contact him?

 

[leatherback]

Thank you! Any idea on how I can contact him?

Italian Bonsai Dream – Mauro Stemberger

 

[cohenkin]

Italian Bonsai Dream – Mauro Stemberger

Thanks again! I'll reach out. Best, Sam

 

[leatherback]

Thanks again! I'll reach out. Best, Sam

Do realize this is one of the best-known bonsai artists in Europe. Not many do better work on (big) pines

 

[HorseloverFat]

Do realize this is one of the best-known bonsai artists in Europe. Not many do better work on (big) pines

It's a lot of fun to watch him work.. (on Video Demonstrations) ... He seems to enjoy teaching/instructing.

 

[chicago1980]

It's a lot of fun to watch him work.. (on Video Demonstrations) ... He seems to enjoy teaching/instructing.

Yes and he has a bonsai school in Italy that you can join

 

[chicago1980]

Hello. I am a complete beginner in this hoppy. Ihave been interested in growing bonsai for many years, but I now have the time to seriously devote myself to this endeavor. I was wondering if there are any clubs in this area. I live an hour southwest of Torino (Turn) and have plenty of time to attend meetings. Alternatively, does anyone know of any clubs anywhere that meet virtually?

Right now, I have started with my first tree, a Ficus retusa. For now, I am trying to stick with indoor specimens, though that will change as the weather improves. Does anyone have a suggestion for my second bonsai? The room it will be grown in is warm (about 75 F or 24 C). It has a large westwardly facing window which affords good direct sunlight all afternoon. I also have a 1000 lumen grow light running 12 hours a day. Because of the heat, the roon has low humidity so I have to water frequently. I'll try to answer any questions you may have. Thanks for your help! Sam

Mauro has a bonsai school location in Italy. You should contact him via his website, Facebook, or IG

 

[cohenkin]

Mauro has a bonsai school location in Italy. You should contact him via his website, Facebook, or IG

Thanks again. I will reach out to him soon. Best, Sam

Do realize this is one of the best-known bonsai artists in Europe. Not many do better work on (big) pines

I promise I will give him all due deference. Best, Sam

 

[Soup Dragon]

It's a lot of fun to watch him work.. (on Video Demonstrations) ... He seems to enjoy teaching/instructing.

Yes! I was with him today, and will be again tomorrow, in Rome. He runs weekend workshops in different locations in Italy (and of course around the globe) on a regular basis. Very fun and very informative.

 

[hampton]

Welcome,

I not all that familiar with clubs in Italy, but there are some incredible bonsai artists and sellers there. Luigi Crespi has been a notable bonsaiist there for some time

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I’m ready to immerse myself in this. I like the art, the nature, and the people I’ve encountered here so far.

As a fellow newcomer I couldn’t agree with this sentiment more. Hope your well

 

[cohenkin]

Yes! I was with him today, and will be again tomorrow, in Rome. He runs weekend workshops in different locations in Italy (and of course around the globe) on a regular basis. Very fun and very informative.

I'm going to try and attend his ten dat program at his home town in August. It's about a five hour drive from here

As a fellow newcomer I couldn’t agree with this sentiment more. Hope your well

As a fellow newcomer I couldn’t agree with this sentiment more. Hope your well

Then a belated welcome from me to you!

 

[AlainK]

Zelkovas are a fundamental Bonsai Species

The problem is that imports of elms are controlled, and in the past a lot of elms from either China or Asia were labelled "Zelkova" to bypass the quarantine measures. I'm pretty sure a lot of Ulmus parvifolia are still mislabelled "Zelkova"...

 

[cohenkin]

The problem is that imports of elms are controlled, and in the past a lot of elms from either China or Asia were labelled "Zelkova" to bypass the quarantine measures. I'm pretty sure a lot of Ulmus parvifolia are still mislabelled "Zelkova"...

Thank you for that good information, Alain! Should I feel more confident in the labeling if I make a purchase from Crespi Bonsai which I believe is knowledgable and reputable or are they all a gamble? Best, Sam

 

[leatherback]

Thank you for that good information, Alain! Should I feel more confident in the labeling if I make a purchase from Crespi Bonsai which I believe is knowledgable and reputable or are they all a gamble? Best, Sam

Nope. Many traders buy these and resell them as Zelkova without blinking an eye.

The image is not great, but the leaves do have a high zelkova feel to it on this one, same as the trunk.

Zelkova serrata - Olmo - 18 cm

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Buut.. For me, zelkova typically have a bit of a zigzag movement, changing direction at each node, which I do not see here.

 

[Shibui]

Here, Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) definitely far superior to Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) for bonsai. I have a number of Chinese elm varieties but only 1 zelkova which I struggle to train and constantly wonder about passing on.
Just because a salse person has a product does not make it the best purchase.

 

[AlainK]

Here, Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) definitely far superior to Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) for bonsai.

Ulmus parvifolia perhaps fares better in milder climates. Where you live, the temperatures rarely go below 0° C if I'm right.

 

[cohenkin]

Nope. Many traders buy these and resell them as Zelkova without blinking an eye.

The image is not great, but the leaves do have a high zelkova feel to it on this one, same as the trunk.

Zelkova serrata - Olmo - 18 cm

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Buut.. For me, zelkova typically have a bit of a zigzag movement, changing direction at each node, which I do not see here.

Well, I am not surprised that there are shenanigans going on even in the beautiful world of bonsai, but I am disappointed that there seems to be nowhere safe to turn in terms of growers. You would think a place like Crespi would be reliable, but alas, the real world intrudes on my dreams. Thank you for the reality check. The next question, obviously, is how does a beginner reliably get what he is trying to purchase How do I protect myself from the dishonesty? And, of course, what should be my second tree and where should I get it? Thanks for the continuing help! Best, Sam

 

[cohenkin]

Ulmus parvifolia perhaps fares better in milder climates. Where you live, the temperatures rarely go below 0° C if I'm right.

We do not go far below 0 C at night often but I have seen it go as low as -5 C.

 

[leatherback]

shenanigans going on even in the beautiful world of bonsai, but I am disappointed that there seems to be nowhere safe to turn in terms of growers. You would think a place like Crespi would be reliable, but alas, the real world intrudes on my dreams.

When it comes to ulmus and zelkova, I think you should not trust any seller on their label and inspect the tree to be sure.
In general, most traders sell what they say they sell. It is really only ulmus/zelkova where I frequently see mislabelling. Not sure why.

 

[HorseloverFat]

Won't bark on Zelkova be a give-away. Or do certain Ulmus species bark up in the same way?

I know the bark, even on my young Zelkova differs from Ulmus Pumila and Americana. (And Cedar Elm)

But have never worked with Parvifolia.