Viewer guide

Explore bonsai in 3D

Rotate, zoom, and move around each tree. Desktop browsers usually offer the smoothest experience, but the viewers work on modern mobile devices too.

Quick controls

Mouse and touch gestures

The first three symbols show mouse controls. The next three show touch gestures. The instructions below explain what each movement does.

Three mouse controls followed by three touchscreen gestures for the interactive 3D viewer
01

Rotate

Drag with one finger or left-click and drag with your mouse.

02

Zoom

Pinch with two fingers or use your mouse wheel.

03

Pan

Use a two-finger drag. On desktop, use the viewer controls to shift the frame.

04

Reset

Refresh the page if you lose sight of the tree or want to begin again.

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Sample displays

Tree 69 · Medium

Eastern White Cedar, Red Spruce

Mark Arpag

This display by Mark Arpag features an eastern white cedar collected and trained over 35 years, estimated to be around 250 years old. Known as a yamadori, the tree’s naturally dwarfed form and compact chuhin shape evoke a Japanese aesthetic. Accompanying the cedar is a red spruce with delicate, slender trunks, embodying the character of a Japanese literati style. Together, the trees reflect Mark's deep connection to his heritage, family, and the Adirondack landscape.

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Tree 53 · XL Conifer

Coast Redwood

Jeremiah Lee

This Coast Redwood, collected and initially styled by Bob Shimon, was acquired in 2016 and captivated its owner with its powerful trunk and distinctive deadwood. Inspired by the redwood forests seen in Return of the Jedi, the tree has since been shaped with guidance from Peter Tea. Together, they began refining the design in 2019 by thickening the lower branches to enhance its proportions. The bonsai is now displayed in an all-American setting, with native plants, an American container, and an American-crafted stand.

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Tree 49 · Large Deciduous

Pomegranate

Jay McDonald

Collected from an orchard reportedly planted in the 1940s, this Pomegranate has been meticulously developed over the years. Showcased at the Bay Island Bonsai show in 2011, its historical significance is matched by its refined beauty.

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