William N. Valavanis
Chumono
Personally, I generally use unglazed (brown, gray, tan or red) containers for evergreens (both narrow-lead and broadleaf) because the image combination of the tree and container presents a quiet or dignity atmosphere. Evergreens do not change color seasonally, yea I'm familiar of slight changes during the cold winter months. Deciduous, flowering and fruiting species change color during the year. Color contrast or compliment is a personal opinion which depends on your own taste and level of bonsai
appreaction. Container color also depends what season of the year you display or view. Maples for example contrast well with the colorful autumnal leaves. While displayed during the dormant season without leaves might look better in unglazed container for a somber feeling.
How about Larch which are deciduous conifers? They are not evergreen, but are conifers. That's why I changed my usage from conifer to evergreen. This can become a problem when judging bonsai. Most exhibitions have a conifer or deciduous classification, which is difficult when selecting awards
appreaction. Container color also depends what season of the year you display or view. Maples for example contrast well with the colorful autumnal leaves. While displayed during the dormant season without leaves might look better in unglazed container for a somber feeling.
How about Larch which are deciduous conifers? They are not evergreen, but are conifers. That's why I changed my usage from conifer to evergreen. This can become a problem when judging bonsai. Most exhibitions have a conifer or deciduous classification, which is difficult when selecting awards
