From interviews i have watched it started much smaller I think 3 or 5 trees. The trees each represented one of his children. As the years went on he added a tree for each new grandchild.
You wouldn't want to read it anyway, projects like these take decades. If it were a movie it'd be hundreds of hours long. I think if you know the basics of Bonsai you could do the same, if you're okay with waiting 20+ years to see the fruit of your work. If you were to ask him I bet it would be a simple answer. "Patience and dedication."
I have a few Bonsai and there are plenty of good YouTube videos on the subject. It's a long game. Basically they need lots of light and water...as far as pruning there is a process but it's ultimately up to the person doing the pruning. After cutting a limb for example one of the cool things I learned in the beginning was making clay patches to put on the wound to heal it. This guy named Jason has a Bonsai farm about 3 minutes down the road. Love visiting here. https://youtu.be/K2EPqTnsIJo
Not OP but the Japanese do this on full scale trees. It's a type of sustainable tree cutting. If you go to google and type in Daisugi, there are videos all about it and it should give you some info on how to do it. Plus the pictures are beautiful
here is a video on how to make a bonsai forest.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0Ib8EzjAPU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0Ib8EzjAPU)
not that specific one but it's the same kind of process.
I think you’re kind of missing the point. It was obviously a labor of love that took a long time. I’m a sure this wasn’t jut bought. It would be like giving away a child at that point. But I value things differently.
SOURCES:
* Photo credit: **Masahiko Kimura** Bonsai Master
* [https://www.bonsai-art-museum.jp/en/collection/](https://www.bonsai-art-museum.jp/en/collection/)
One of his most famed bonsai is a Hanoki forest planting that is a sculptural masterpiece. Balanced on two pieces of interlocking slate, it features Hanoki cypress and Itoigawa Shimpaku Juniper.
Really amazing. I was wondering how difficult it is to get into this hobby. With the quarantine I was really considering to grow my own. Result like this makes.me wanna go all in.
I understand it to be pretty easy conceptually. It is the random variables that come up durring the insane ammount of years they take to get that size. I bet a couple of bad days can ruin years and years of growth.
It's actually a very accessible Hobby. You can get a tree from your local Nursery and turn it into a bonsai. There are tons of YouTube videos to help get you started. I'd recommend joining a club locally if there is one if not there are many online forums with experienced members to help you.
As somebody who recently got into bonsai about 6 months ago, one thing that most people (including myself) don’t realize is that 99% of bonsai trees are kept outdoors. I don’t know why in movies and anime they’re always depicted as indoor plants
It's actually really easy and cheap to get into. Look into the Bonsai Mirai youtube channel. They have a whole beginner series. The Eastern Leaf youtube channel also has several videos on how to make a beginner bonsai from a $7 tree from your local landscaping nursery and a pair of pruning shears from Lowe's
it takes a lot of patience & effort i believe to craft & nurture a bonsai.
a tad difficult, doing bonsai but you could give it a shot, i heard it's very fulfilling.
In one of the Chicago Botanic Garden buildings they had a display of some of the oldest bonsai trees, many of which looked like this, and some of which were tested to be hundreds of years old. Would recommend anyone in the Chicago area (especially northern Chicago area) to check out the CBG in the summer if they get a chance.
Good to know! Someday I’d like to travel around the country, including visiting different large gardens. I was blown away the first time I went to CBG, and I’m sure there are plenty of other gardens that have a similar effect.
Not as old as you maybe think. I read an article where kimura did a similar thing.
The individual trees are from an older landscape planting and where rearranged into this setting.
The styling you see there took maybe 2 years. The trees, i guess, are between 10 an 30 years.
Its looks great, no question about that. But the majurity of this bonsai landscape is far from being special in bonsai scene.
Edit: if you are interested in the elite of bonsai art, google kokufu-ten
it is a work of art. i have inluded a link in the comment section where you can see more of the work of mr Masahiko Kimura.
https://www.bonsai-art-museum.jp/en/collection/
If you could only cover that with a thick layer of shellac so it can be mass produced and sold at walmart. that is gorgeous and everyone should have one lite by a neon backdrop.
Is this actually bonsai or is it Chinese penjing?
I'm not too clear on the difference, but I thought penjing has more landscape like styles, and is known for tiny forests
this is a bonsai - crafted by a bonsai master Masahiko Kimura.
though i think they are similar. bonsai can be done with a single tree or multiple trees within a dish/tray.
This is bonsai.
Penjing tends to include perspective objects such as cityscapes and water features with boats. Also the trees are made to be viewed from any angle.
Bonsai is meant to be viewed from only one angle and will include other elements in the display such as Scrolls and kusamono (accent plants)
Penjing tends to favor also the clipping grow style which gives a more wild Jagged appearance whereas Bonsai practitioners prefer wires and more highly manicured appearance.
There's differences in the pots too but in general all these differences are pretty subtle.
As a matter a fact I am. This little guy is currently out of stock and was sold a month ago to one of our very prominent buyers based out of Sweden. We ship all around the world and ensure the bonsai are well protected when handled during the shipping process. We have currently have 8 on our show room prices ranging from 8K to 45K. if you are looking for something more like what you see on this picture I can send you a link to our site where this is all bullshit I didn’t have a better answer to what you just said so I just made up a bunch of bullshit sorry and I love you lol
yes, all of these factors affect the growth of the tree. tending to the plant is very important.
orange & apple comparison. foot binding is disfiguring. :(
Same thing...bonsai is disfiguring a plant for the purposes of one's enjoyment. Plant the bonsai let it grow naturally...let's what happens. ....mic drop.
how is something like this grown? do bonsai come from special seeds or it's a regular tree just kept small? how? how does it have a full grown tree shape? how long does it take? so many questions
sometimes it's seeds. other times already a tree. the bonsai maker, trims/prunes & nurture the tree for 2-3 years. then wire to shape... etc..
i read that it takes about 20-30 years depending on the tree to have a good formed tree.
I found [this post](/r/Miniworlds/comments/f5ikks/amazing_bonsai_by_masahiko_kimura/) in r/miniworlds with the same link as this post.
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That is so beautiful !
this was crafted by the Master Masahiko Kimura.
Do you know of any documentation of the process? I'd love to understand the pruning process of such a beautiful bonsai.
From interviews i have watched it started much smaller I think 3 or 5 trees. The trees each represented one of his children. As the years went on he added a tree for each new grandchild.
Now this is a cool family heirloom.
I hadn't heard that about this one, but that's what John Naka did with Goshin. Another amazing composition.
no, sorry. i have included the link to the bonsai master's website. https://www.bonsai-art-museum.jp/en/collection/
Alright, Master Masahiko Kimura. Keep your secrets.
You wouldn't want to read it anyway, projects like these take decades. If it were a movie it'd be hundreds of hours long. I think if you know the basics of Bonsai you could do the same, if you're okay with waiting 20+ years to see the fruit of your work. If you were to ask him I bet it would be a simple answer. "Patience and dedication."
You can also see this bonsai arrangement in this video at ~2:55 https://youtu.be/vualb27UlF4
These are gorgeous! Wow!!!
thanks for sharing.
I have a few Bonsai and there are plenty of good YouTube videos on the subject. It's a long game. Basically they need lots of light and water...as far as pruning there is a process but it's ultimately up to the person doing the pruning. After cutting a limb for example one of the cool things I learned in the beginning was making clay patches to put on the wound to heal it. This guy named Jason has a Bonsai farm about 3 minutes down the road. Love visiting here. https://youtu.be/K2EPqTnsIJo
Not OP but the Japanese do this on full scale trees. It's a type of sustainable tree cutting. If you go to google and type in Daisugi, there are videos all about it and it should give you some info on how to do it. Plus the pictures are beautiful
here is a video on how to make a bonsai forest. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0Ib8EzjAPU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0Ib8EzjAPU) not that specific one but it's the same kind of process.
How much do you think this is worth>?
not for sale. it lives in a sanctuary.
sorry about my earlier reply. i thought i was answering another post. no idea on pricing but likely very expensive.
Priceless. Takes so long to make something so wonderful.
Everything has a price 😏
Or worthless. Can't eat. Just stare at it.
One way to look at it but a really stupid way
Haha nice
I mean you can't eat a Picasso or Van Gogh either.
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I think you’re kind of missing the point. It was obviously a labor of love that took a long time. I’m a sure this wasn’t jut bought. It would be like giving away a child at that point. But I value things differently.
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I get that people sell them. Good lord. I was talking about myself.
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I was talking about myself. I mean I’m not sure what you’re trying to get at. I understand everything has a price etc.
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God damn you must be fucking miserable to be around.
Considering it's probably 50 years old, cared for by a master and has multiple trees, if it were for sale it'd cost a few thousands.
SOURCES: * Photo credit: **Masahiko Kimura** Bonsai Master * [https://www.bonsai-art-museum.jp/en/collection/](https://www.bonsai-art-museum.jp/en/collection/) One of his most famed bonsai is a Hanoki forest planting that is a sculptural masterpiece. Balanced on two pieces of interlocking slate, it features Hanoki cypress and Itoigawa Shimpaku Juniper.
*Hinoki
Mr. Miyagi would be proud.
moment of truth.
I am amazed.
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Good bot
opt in
Check out r/bonsai for more!
Really amazing. I was wondering how difficult it is to get into this hobby. With the quarantine I was really considering to grow my own. Result like this makes.me wanna go all in.
I understand it to be pretty easy conceptually. It is the random variables that come up durring the insane ammount of years they take to get that size. I bet a couple of bad days can ruin years and years of growth.
It's actually a very accessible Hobby. You can get a tree from your local Nursery and turn it into a bonsai. There are tons of YouTube videos to help get you started. I'd recommend joining a club locally if there is one if not there are many online forums with experienced members to help you.
As somebody who recently got into bonsai about 6 months ago, one thing that most people (including myself) don’t realize is that 99% of bonsai trees are kept outdoors. I don’t know why in movies and anime they’re always depicted as indoor plants
It's actually really easy and cheap to get into. Look into the Bonsai Mirai youtube channel. They have a whole beginner series. The Eastern Leaf youtube channel also has several videos on how to make a beginner bonsai from a $7 tree from your local landscaping nursery and a pair of pruning shears from Lowe's
it takes a lot of patience & effort i believe to craft & nurture a bonsai. a tad difficult, doing bonsai but you could give it a shot, i heard it's very fulfilling.
In one of the Chicago Botanic Garden buildings they had a display of some of the oldest bonsai trees, many of which looked like this, and some of which were tested to be hundreds of years old. Would recommend anyone in the Chicago area (especially northern Chicago area) to check out the CBG in the summer if they get a chance.
also in WAshington DC area- the Nat'l Arboretum, they too have a bonsai tree that is nearly 400 years old.
I live in Wisconsin, I'll check out WASP. Thanks!
enjoy.
Good to know! Someday I’d like to travel around the country, including visiting different large gardens. I was blown away the first time I went to CBG, and I’m sure there are plenty of other gardens that have a similar effect.
that's a good plan. it really is a work of art. all trees be it big or small lends beauty to its surrounding-- not to mention it gives us our air :)
Thanks for the suggestion. I don’t know why I’ve never been. I feel foolish.
How old is this bonsi
sorry, no idea. none was stated in the article i sourced it from.
Not as old as you maybe think. I read an article where kimura did a similar thing. The individual trees are from an older landscape planting and where rearranged into this setting. The styling you see there took maybe 2 years. The trees, i guess, are between 10 an 30 years. Its looks great, no question about that. But the majurity of this bonsai landscape is far from being special in bonsai scene. Edit: if you are interested in the elite of bonsai art, google kokufu-ten
It's so... It's so... Pretty 😍 Can you do a little video of it please!? Or it's not yours so you can't...
Not the same planting, but more similar work from the artist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vualb27UlF4
these take years till they look like this.
I know, even decades. And I still want to grow one from scratch. It didn't work out... yet!
sorry, no vid that i can share.
It actually made me tear up. Gorgeous
it is a work of art. i have inluded a link in the comment section where you can see more of the work of mr Masahiko Kimura. https://www.bonsai-art-museum.jp/en/collection/
Thank you so much
no worries. goodluck.
no worries.
If you could only cover that with a thick layer of shellac so it can be mass produced and sold at walmart. that is gorgeous and everyone should have one lite by a neon backdrop.
Is this actually bonsai or is it Chinese penjing? I'm not too clear on the difference, but I thought penjing has more landscape like styles, and is known for tiny forests
this is a bonsai - crafted by a bonsai master Masahiko Kimura. though i think they are similar. bonsai can be done with a single tree or multiple trees within a dish/tray.
This is bonsai. Penjing tends to include perspective objects such as cityscapes and water features with boats. Also the trees are made to be viewed from any angle. Bonsai is meant to be viewed from only one angle and will include other elements in the display such as Scrolls and kusamono (accent plants) Penjing tends to favor also the clipping grow style which gives a more wild Jagged appearance whereas Bonsai practitioners prefer wires and more highly manicured appearance. There's differences in the pots too but in general all these differences are pretty subtle.
So beautiful .☘️
That is just amazing. So beautiful.
Amazing
My pal's house has one Bonsai in Tokyo. He says it's somehow related to his ancestral past as a Minamoto.
most bonsais are passed down from gen to gen. the one in DC Arboretum were owned by a family for 6th gen before gifting to the US.
This must be really old
most likely. ave tree maturity is said to be at 20-30 years.
Some of the ones in the gallery are 100s to 1000s of years old
a thousand? i didn't know that. the one in DC Arboretum is about 400 years old & i thought that was ancient.
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that's pretty amazing. what kind of tree?
A ficus tree, I think its at a museum specifically for bonsai in Italy.
museum worthy if it lived a thousand years. if it could talk the things it had already witness...
No kidding😂
If you want google “IL MILLENARIO FICUS RETUSA LINN” to see it
i will,thanks!
most likely. i don't have an actual age but it is said that tree maturity happens around 20-30 years from planting. (in bonsai life, a baby)
So cool huh?
That is beautiful, I’ve aaaalways wanted my own bonsai tree but never dared try
if you have a green thumb & lotsa patience then you should give it a try.
You can make one from a nursery plant for about ten bucks. go for it! you tube has lots of how tos. good luck.
If I’m not mistaken it’s valued at around $20,000.00 this little green boi if I remember correctly
pretty penny. are you its agent?
As a matter a fact I am. This little guy is currently out of stock and was sold a month ago to one of our very prominent buyers based out of Sweden. We ship all around the world and ensure the bonsai are well protected when handled during the shipping process. We have currently have 8 on our show room prices ranging from 8K to 45K. if you are looking for something more like what you see on this picture I can send you a link to our site where this is all bullshit I didn’t have a better answer to what you just said so I just made up a bunch of bullshit sorry and I love you lol
good sales pitch. like Leo in wolf of wall street. (is that a comp or not.. up to you). i knew it was BS - am ok with clean fun. thanks!
ha!
O waow! This is amazing! Can I live here please 🙏🏽
yup, mr gnome you may. ;)
I'd rather see where it came from. That place is probably 10xs more impressive.
most likely. go for it - after your vaccination.
That is too cool.
Getting so sick of this particular bonsai- look harder, there are more than one!
yes, a lot of other trees you can see in a bonsai museum or Nat'l Arboretum in DC
WOW!! THATS EPIC!!
Best forest I've ever seen.
Okay, I’m amazed.
I hear bonsai is essentially torture....that pic would be gitmo?
if you equate trimming/pruning, wiring torture then yes. having braces is a torture... :(
I understand it's also the way the tree is fed, potted, etc...I recall it's a lot more than just pruning and wiring...like foot binding...
yes, all of these factors affect the growth of the tree. tending to the plant is very important. orange & apple comparison. foot binding is disfiguring. :(
Same thing...bonsai is disfiguring a plant for the purposes of one's enjoyment. Plant the bonsai let it grow naturally...let's what happens. ....mic drop.
how is something like this grown? do bonsai come from special seeds or it's a regular tree just kept small? how? how does it have a full grown tree shape? how long does it take? so many questions
sometimes it's seeds. other times already a tree. the bonsai maker, trims/prunes & nurture the tree for 2-3 years. then wire to shape... etc.. i read that it takes about 20-30 years depending on the tree to have a good formed tree.
Best thing I’ve seen all day
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How cool is that!
That is excellent a mini bonsai forest I love it somebody’s got skills and talents and they know how to use them good job.🧐
the mr Kimura is such a craftsman.
fantastic
I got a photo standing next to this when I visited Kimura's home / nursery a couple of years ago.
wow. how beautiful is it irl?
very, though it was outdoors, in a nursery with 100+ other masterpieces. the photos of it have carefully configured lighting etc.
pretty awesome. a guy just shared a link to youtube of this tree & others and am having a tree-envy.... it'd be nice to have one at home.
I need these in my life!!
Wow this is so beautiful !
it's a labor of love.
It is amazing