TORONTO BONSAI SOCIETY - 2018 FALL SHOW - TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA - OCTOBER 13/14 2018

[AlainK]

Its one of Nick Lenz's compositions

Ha !!!

No wonder then. Whether you like it or not, you can't de indifferent.

I love it...

 

[f1pt4]

That branch on the larch looks like it's already too thick! Maybe they're using it to try to thicken the lower trunk and it will be removed/jinned at some point. I think the tree would look pretty good if the
length was reduced by 1/2, and possibly (probably?) better if it was removed completely. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with it being in the show. I'm not a believer in overly strong entrance
restrictions and would prefer to err on the side of letting people express themeselves through their trees. It was just something that caught my eye, others may well find it a good feature.

On second viewing that ginkgo caught my eye in a good way. I like the shape, it looks more "natural" than the narrow torch shapes often used. I've never really had the desire to add one to my collection
but something with a shape like that...I could see.

Some of those accent plantings are beautiful. Anyone know what plant is in the next to last image in post 7? The foliage looks a bit like hosta but the seed heads don't.

I actually think it is a miniature hosta, but I will confirm with the owner. Our meeting is in a couple of weeks, so I'll inquire.

 

[f1pt4]

Im pretty sure a lot of our members are going to buy up all the porcelain berries around here because of that one! and hats off to the owner for that, not many people will give up pesticides easily

Not if I buy them all first.. lol

We found a secret stash last summer. I think there were like 5 left that were about 5x the size of that one.. For dirt cheap too!

Happy hunting!!

 

[f1pt4]

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is this a trident maple?
the root spread is spectacular...
Thanks for the photos.

Which tree are you referring to? The picture you quoted didn't show up.

If it's the large one in post #5, then yes it is a trident and it was newly acquired from a nursery in Quebec. Definitely a beautiful tree!! Thankfully we had it in our show because it was one of the only trees that was changing colour due to the crappy fall we had this year leading up to the show.

 

[f1pt4]

*public service announcement*

I think I may have posted a few trees twice. Apologies.

They must have taken the space of other trees I wanted to post.

I wasn't trying to "inflate/pad" the post..

Sorry for the repetition. Don't know how it happened. I won't be searching out the missing trees. You can find them on our club site.

 

[Leo in N E Illinois]

I love all the collected Thuja on display.
Question, is this one a Juniper horizontalis originally styled by Nick Lenz?

 

[f1pt4]

I love all the collected Thuja on display.
Question, is this one a Juniper horizontalis originally styled by Nick Lenz?

Yes it is.
If I'm not mistaken they were originally staked by Lenz but as as single trunks. This composition was put together by the current owner. Many years ago. If I'm incorrect in its history, please feel free to correct me. It is also my understanding that it was suggested during the critique that it should be further refined to enhance its illusion of age.
It was also at the Nationals in 2016.
It's definitly one of my top three trees that belong to one of our club members. It breaks rules and is mighty impressive in person.

 

[mark_g]

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saw this one at the show and picture doesnt do it justice. Its really a big bonsai.

 

[f1pt4]

saw this one at the show and picture doesnt do it justice. Its really a big bonsai.

Yeah she's a big one. Was at the 2018 Nationals as well.