BONSAI TREE LITERATI CALIFORNIA JUNIPER in JAPANESE TOKONAME POT. Height: The height of the tree from the soil line to the top of the apex is 33. Nebari (Root Spread): Tree shows many exposed Roots 6. Trunk Diameter: The trunk Dia, is approximately 2.25. Canopy: 16 at widest area. A literati style tree is something different from other bonsai trees that typically represent a tree style in nature. Literati is more complex, symbolic, and very strong in elegant movement as well as aesthetically pleasing. There is little doubt that it is one of the most fascinating of all styles and also one of the hardest to successfully create. Hanging in the realm between nature and vision, realism and impressionism, dream and reality, literati captures our imagination and in doing so, encompasses all that bonsai is and was meant to be. Notes on the tree. One thing that my Sensei and Bonsai Master Roy Nagatoshi has taught me and has also mastered is the use of negative space. Roy always stresses to me that in bonsai what is not there is just as important as what is there (branches). In the case of this tree, anything that was not absolutely crucial to the trees story was removed or jinned. The photographs of the tree show a bone white colored deadwood that creates a good contrast to the tan bark of the trunk. Overall, the composition of this California juniper (Juniperus Californica) shows a tree that has weathered the tough times and has emerged as something more beautiful because of it. The elegant curvature of the trunk and its low branches gives one the impression of a tree that has spent its entire life by the edge of a cliff. The beautiful tree was collected over ten years ago in a place known as Juniper Hills, CA. Throughout the years of collecting trees I have found that there are basically three types of Junipers one can collect- little young trees, big old trees and small, but old trees. The little old trees are the rarest and the hardest to find for bonsai. The reason the California juniper is so coveted is partly due to the spectacular deadwood that the tree can show. However, in order for the tree to acquire the beautiful deadwood can only be done through time. One of the major problems with a tree showing good deadwood is that it normally comes in a big size tree because of the time requirement. In this case you see a tree that has amazing deadwood, but is smaller than most trees at this stage. In my opinion that makes this tree even more valuable than a bigger tree. Complementing the elegant stature of the trunk as well as the entire composition is a round ceramic Japanese Tokoname bonsai pot (12×5). The tree can easily fit into a smaller pot, but we decided to put it into a deeper pot to encourage a stronger root growth that will facilitate in developing a fuller canopy. On a side note. Ive noticed that not too many sellers talk or write about things that should be done after you receive your tree so I will give you my two cents worth. When you receive your tree unpack it carefully. Cut the tape and plastic wrap from the pot and the branches if applicable. Secondly give the tree a good watering and then put the tree in a partially shaded spot for a few days to allow it to adjust. After several days of adjustment your new bonsai can be reintroduced to bright sun. Good luck and if you have any questions feel free to fire off a message. The item “BONSAI TREE LITERATI CALIFORNIA JUNIPER in JAPANESE TOKONAME POT” is in sale since Saturday, July 23, 2016. This item is in the category “Home & Garden\Yard, Garden & Outdoor Living\Plants, Seeds & Bulbs\Plants & Seedlings\Bonsai”. The seller is “bonsaihut” and is located in Mission Hills, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
- Brand: Bonsai
- Model: Bonsai
- MPN: Bonsai
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Climate: Cold
- Soil Type: Boons Mix
- Watering: Medium
Tags: bonsai, california, japanese, juniper, literati, tokoname, tree
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