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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Large Conifer
Conifer bonsai over 18 inches tall, known for rugged trunks, needle foliage, strength, and resilience.
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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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