No. 1XL Conifer
Sawara Cypress
The Clark Collection (Bob Hilvers)
This Sawara Cypress was donated to the Clark Collection in 2017 and reformed in 2019 after recovering from previous damage.
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Pacific Bonsai
Expo 2024
Explore all 74 exhibition displays from the Pacific Bonsai Expo 2024 as interactive 3D scans, accompanied by photographs and display notes.
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No. 2Award winnerXL Broadleaf
Satsuki Kozan
Tony Henninger & Ron Koh
This Japanese Azalea was imported from Japan in 2019 and represents the Kozan cultivar, one of the earliest Satsuki varieties.
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No. 3XL Deciduous
Cedar Elm
Robert Pressler
The Cedar Elm was grown from seed and developed over two decades using the clip-and-grow method.
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Rocky Mountain Juniper
Will Kerns
This Rocky Mountain Juniper was collected in Wyoming and styled as a vertical forest composition during the artist's thesis project.
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No. 5Award winnerXL Deciduous
Japanese Maple
Jeffrey Stern
This Japanese Maple was created as a root-over-rock bonsai over 50 years ago and has since developed a beautiful, naturalistic form.
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No. 6Award winnerXL Conifer
Japanese Cedar
Anonymous
This Japanese Cedar was originally nursery material styled by Yasuo Mitsuya in the 1990s and has been maintained by multiple bonsai artists.
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No. 7XL Deciduous
Chinese Elm
Craig Thompson
This Chinese Elm was purchased from Lotus Bonsai and had a nest of baby birds in its hollow trunk when first discovered.
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No. 8Award winnerXL Conifer
Coast Douglas Fir
Scott Elser
This Coast Douglas Fir was collected after being flattened by a log skidder and now reflects the rugged Oregon coastline.
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No. 9XL Deciduous
Korean Hornbeam
Lindsay Shiba
This Korean Hornbeam is a three-trunk style bonsai that was imported from Korea and first styled in 1998.
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No. 10XL Broadleaf
European Olive
Tony Henninger & Ron Koh
This Olive tree was originally part of the Blue Oak Nursery collection and has recently been repotted to enhance its powerful presence.
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No. 11XL Conifer
Sierra Juniper
Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt
This Sierra Juniper was collected in Tahoe National Forest and has been refined through work by multiple bonsai professionals.
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No. 12XL Deciduous
Bald Cypress
The Bonsai Collections at the Huntington
This large Bald Cypress, collected in the 1990s, is displayed with a companion piece to evoke its natural wetland habitat.
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No. 13XL Broadleaf
Coast Live Oak
John Thompson
This Coast Live Oak displays the wild and intricate interior branch structure characteristic of mature oaks.
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No. 14XL Conifer
Ponderosa Pine
Todd Schlafer
This Ponderosa Pine, originally collected while lying flat, displays exceptional movement and is a favorite of the artist.
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No. 15XL Deciduous
Winter Hazel
Andrew Robson
This multi-trunk Winter Hazel was imported in the early 2000s and evokes a natural, shrub-like beauty.
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No. 16XL Conifer
Mountain Hemlock
Doug Bradley and Linda Breeden
Collected 20 years ago from Vancouver Island, this Mountain Hemlock captures the rugged beauty of its sub-alpine environment.
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No. 17Large Conifer
Colorado Blue Spruce
Stefan Rauch
This Colorado Blue Spruce was collected from the Rocky Mountains and styled to evoke the harsh conditions of its natural habitat.
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No. 18Large Deciduous
Korean Hornbeam
Pacific Bonsai Museum
Collected in 1979, this Korean Hornbeam has been part of the Pacific Bonsai Museum’s collection since 1989 and was significantly restyled in 2007.
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No. 19Large Conifer
Sierra Juniper
Sam Tan
This Sierra Juniper by Sam Tan, over 50 years old, features a graceful trunk and natural foliage, reflecting the serene environment of the Sierra Nevada
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No. 20Large Deciduous
Stewartia
Jonas Dupuich
This Stewartia is known for its copper-colored bark and was awarded Members' Choice at the Bay Island Bonsai Exhibit in both 2005 and 2015.
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No. 21Large Conifer
Mountain Hemlock
Anthony Fajarillo
This Mountain Hemlock, collected from Vancouver Island, is over 320 years old and has been trained as a bonsai for 20 years.
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No. 22Large Broadleaf
Satsuki Azalea
Doug Bradley and Linda Breeden
This Satsuki Azalea has been in the care of its current owners for 25 years, valued for its powerful trunk and elegance.
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No. 23Large Conifer
Kishu Juniper
Vincent Hahlbeck
This Shimpaku Juniper was grafted with Kishu foliage in 2004 and has been maintained to preserve its unique styling.
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No. 24Large Deciduous
Japanese Maple
William Valavanis
This Kotohime Japanese Maple was introduced to the American Bonsai community in 1971 and showcases one of the oldest examples of its kind.
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No. 25Large Conifer
Japanese White Pine
Christian Gamboa
This Japanese White Pine, developed as a raft, has a natural feel that complements its elegant needles.
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No. 26Large Conifer
Sierra Juniper
Cholo Lucero
This Sierra Juniper, known as "Descending Dragon," was collected and styled to evoke the powerful, twisting form of a dragon.
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No. 27Large Deciduous
Pomegranate
Jose Maria Gonzales
This Pomegranate tree, estimated to be 100 years old, was field-grown in Bakersfield and passed through multiple owners.
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No. 28Large Conifer
Kishu Juniper
Bernard Marque
This Kishu Shimpaku Juniper, styled in 2019, features roots anchored to a rock and showcases careful branch thinning and ongoing refinement
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No. 29Award winnerLarge Broadleaf
California Live Oak
Michael Pistello
This Coast Live Oak, collected in the late 1990s, is over 100 years old and is displayed for the first time at the Pacific Bonsai Expo.
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No. 30Large Conifer
Limber Pine
Scott Elser
This Limber Pine, collected in northeast Oregon, displays twisting forms shaped by harsh, rocky conditions.
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No. 31Large Deciduous
Japanese Maple
Andrew Robson
This Shishigashira Japanese Maple was started in 1991 and has been carefully developed over the last 8 years.
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No. 32Large Conifer
Mountain Hemlock
Bob King
This Mountain Hemlock was collected in 2003 from Vancouver Island and has since been restyled to emphasize its natural grace.
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No. 33Award winnerLarge Deciduous
Korean Hornbeam
Jeffrey Stern
This Korean Hornbeam was imported to the U.S. in the early 2000s and has been refined by several bonsai professionals.
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No. 34Award winnerLarge Conifer
Kishu Juniper
Christopher Rumery
Originally a Sierra Juniper, this tree was grafted with Kishu foliage in 2010 and has been refined by Akio Kondo and Peter Tea.
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No. 35Large Conifer
Ponderosa Pine
Mike & Terese Britten
Collected from the Rocky Mountains, this Ponderosa Pine was styled in 2017 and restyled with guidance in 2019.
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No. 36Large Deciduous
Cork Bark Elm
Michael Roberts
This Cork Bark Elm was started in 2001 and has been exhibited at multiple shows, showcasing its fine branching structure.
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No. 37Large Conifer
Giant Sequoia
Rick Trumm
This Giant Sequoia, estimated to be over 60 years old, was acquired through a Marin Bonsai Club auction.
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No. 38Large Deciduous
English Oak
Janet Nelson
This English Oak was grown from an acorn brought from Europe in the late 20th century and showcases the classic beauty of its species.
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No. 39Large Conifer
American Larch
Mark Arpag
This American Larch, with aged bark and quirky movements, is presented as part of a storytelling composition evoking the Adirondacks.
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No. 40Large Conifer
Rocky Mountain Juniper
Howard Greisler
This Rocky Mountain Juniper features an asymmetrical, dancer-like design, emphasizing its live veins and graceful movement.
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No. 41Large Deciduous
Hawthorne
Greg McDonald
This Louisiana Hawthorn, collected in Louisiana, is complemented by a native accent piece.
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No. 42Large Conifer
Sierra Juniper
Rick Trumm
This Sierra Juniper was rescued from poor condition and restyled to its current form over several years.
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No. 43Large Broadleaf
Cork Oak
Michael Roberts
This Cork Oak was started from one-gallon pre-bonsai stock in 2009 and has been nurtured to highlight its coarse bark and strong trunk.
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No. 44Large Conifer
Itoigawa Juniper
Arturo Encaba
This Itoigawa Juniper's calming design has been refined by multiple artists since its acquisition in 2016.
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No. 45Large Deciduous
Crabapple
Bill Critchlow
This Crabapple tree was dug up in 2005 and features a hollow trunk that adds character to its structure.
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No. 46Large Broadleaf
Palmer Oak
John Jackson
Collected 25 years ago, this Palmer Oak was eventually acquired by its current owner through a trade.
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No. 47Large Deciduous
Seiju Elm
Christian Gamboa
This Seiju Elm forest planting was crafted from cuttings, with additional trees planted at the base of the rock to create a more natural landscape.
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No. 48Large Broadleaf
European Olive
Candace Key
Styled by Marco Invernizzi in 2002, this European Olive has been refined over the years to capture the elegance of old olive groves.
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No. 49Large Deciduous
Pomegranate
Jay McDonald
This Pomegranate, collected from an orchard planted in the 1940s, was showcased at a Bay Island Bonsai show in 2011.
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No. 50Large Conifer
California Juniper
Janet Nelson
This California Juniper, acquired in the late 1990s, has matured into a graceful bonsai that evokes the image of a bowing geisha.
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No. 51Large Deciduous
Japanese Maple
William Valavanis
This Shishigashira Japanese Maple forest was created by air layering branches in 2008 and refined over the years.
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No. 52Large Conifer
Procumbens Juniper
Julian Tsai
This Procumbens Juniper "Nana" was restyled and refined after being acquired in 2022, showcasing a unique aesthetic.
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No. 53Award winnerXL Conifer
Coast Redwood
Jeremiah Lee
This Coast Redwood, collected as rough stock, has been shaped into a refined tree inspired by the grandeur of redwood forests.
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No. 54Large Deciduous
European Beech
Sue Heise
This European Beech was developed from a seedling in 1991, resulting in a bonsai with excellent nebari and fine ramification.
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No. 55Medium
Kishu Juniper
Fred Miyahara
This Kishu Shimpaku Juniper has been restyled multiple times over the years, showcasing its stability and graceful cascading branches.
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No. 56Large Deciduous
Red Maple
Michael Hagedorn
This Red Maple was grown from a seedling with annual root work, achieving reduced leaf size and refined branching over time.
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No. 57Large Conifer
Monterey Cypress
George Haas
This Monterey Cypress, collected from Pebble Beach, features a slant style design reminiscent of the Lone Cypress at Carmel Bay.
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No. 58Medium
Olive
Janice Dilbeck
This Olive was dug up from a California grove and styled to evoke a miniature grove amidst rough terrain.
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No. 59Medium
Shore Juniper
Rick Trumm
This Shore Juniper was rescued from a front yard landscape and now features deeply grooved deadwood and a naturalistic style.
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No. 60Medium
White Chojubai Quince, Shimpaku Juniper
Andrew Robson
This Flowering Chinese Quince has been cultivated for over 15 years, showcasing Andrew Robson's evolving bonsai expertise alongside a Shimpaku Juniper.
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No. 61Award winnerMedium
Cork Elm, Kishu Juniper
Jeffrey Stern
This Kishu Shimpaku Juniper, featuring grafted foliage and prominent deadwood, evokes the image of elk antlers.
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No. 62Medium
Trident Maple, Japanese Black Pine
Alexi Goranov
This Shore Pine, with its aged bark and short needles, has been maintained by Alexi Goranov for over 10 years and was showcased at the 2018 U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition.
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No. 63Medium
Hawthorne
Greg McDonald
This English Hawthorn is complemented by a native accent and is part of a larger display celebrating native species.
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No. 64Medium
Japanese White Pine, Japanese Maple
Doug Bradley and Linda Breeden
Imported from Japan, this White Pine tells a story of survival and perseverance on a mountainside.
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No. 65Medium
Trident Maple, Shimpaku Juniper
Eric Schrader
This Trident Maple was grown from seed and Kishu Shimpaku Juniper was created from landscape material.
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No. 66Medium
Japanese Black Pine
Jonas Dupuich
This homegrown Japanese Black Pine was started from seed in 1993 and has been refined over the past 30 years.
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No. 67Medium
Itoigawa Juniper
Michael Hagedorn
This Itoigawa Juniper showcases a unique design, highlighting both time and transformation through its dynamic form.
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No. 68Medium
Japanese Maple, Boxwood
Paul & Dodie Newman
This Kashima Maple, air layered in 1988, and the accompanying Kingsville Boxwood reflect the collaborative spirit of bonsai enthusiasts.
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No. 69Medium
Eastern White Cedar, Red Spruce
Mark Arpag
This Eastern White Cedar, collected from the wild, showcases its natural ruggedness and resilience.
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No. 70Medium
Itoigawa Juniper, Seiju Elm
Tony Henninger & Ron Koh
This Itoigawa Juniper and Seiju Elm display features compact designs, re-styled to highlight their fine branches and contrasting trunk structures.
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No. 71Shohin
Pyracantha, Yaupon Holly, Seiju Elm, Shore Juniper
John Doig
This shohin display features a Pyracantha and Seiju Elm, arranged with complementary species to highlight the challenges and rewards of small bonsai.
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No. 72Shohin
Buttonwood, Sea Hibiscus, Neea, Ficus
Jay Nolen
This tropical shohin display includes a Buttonwood and Green Gem Ficus, arranged in a display that reflects their tropical origins and climate.
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No. 73Shohin
American Yew, Elm, Eastern White Cedar
Mark Arpag
This display includes an American Yew and a Japanese Grey Bark Elm, combining rare shohin species in a carefully curated arrangement.
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No. 74Award winnerShohin
Japanese Black Pine, Shimpaku Juniper, Persimmon, Trident Maple, Crabapple, Satsuki Azalea
Janet Nelson
This multi-tree display highlights a Japanese Corkbark Black Pine and Princess Persimmon alongside several other trees, forming a dynamic and balanced composition.
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