For the club's 2nd show I was really impressed on the breath and depth of trees this club already has. Having Tom Vuong as their President of the club does push the envelope of their club a ton.
As the first time visiting their show, I did not know what to expect. Of course I was in awe when I entered the gallery. Not just California Junipers a good variety of trees that do represent their club well.
As each club has their niche in showing their trees. I think this group of brilliant individuals show off what they can do with trees in unique ways. And of course unique as inventive outside of the box thinking!
California Juniper Tanuki Bonsai - almost missed it just that awesome
Bougainvillea - rarity based on age of bark and color of flowers
Pyracantha - huge tree with the orange colored fruit
California Juniper
Shimpaku Grafted onto California Juniper
Japanese Black Pine
San Jose Juniper
California Juniper
Chinese Elm
Juniper
Shimpaku Grafted onto California Juniper
Japanese Black Pine
Juniper
Silverberry
Shohin Display
Close up of Shohin Black Pine
Pomegranate
Up close view of the training wire
Wiring detailed of the back of the tree
A giant Lavender Star tree
Up Close of flowers of Lavender Star
Juniper
Juniper
Root over Rock Japanese Black Pine
Up close of roots
Juniper
Even the grounds of the Bao Quang Temple were filled with bonsai and other beautiful plants and flowers.
If you get a chance next year come down and make an effort to visit this amazing club! You will not regret it! Until the next post.