There were some stunning Shohin displays and individual shohin on display at Heathrow Bonsai Show and some of the tree/ pot combinations were superb. Here is a selection of some of the Shohin bonsai trees that were on show.
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Mark & Ritta on Japan
Mark & Ritta Cooper have spent a great deal of time immersed in japanese culture over time. Tonight they wanted to share their exploits. They talked about the country, bonsai, koi and everything in between. Like a lot of bonsai enthusiasts it all started with koi fish and a pond, they also talked about their… Read more »
Shohin Bonsai
Shohin bonsai are small in dimension and are classified based on their height but there are various definitions but the general consensus is that trees need to be less than 20cm (8 inches) in height to be classified as Shohin.
Winners at Wessex Class 6 to 8
Shohin Class 6 was defined by the size of the entry initially and all trees needed to be less than 12 inches in dimension on all sides, however depending on which definition you use the size of Shohin classification can vary but for this is was larger than the Mame classification and as stated all… Read more »
Callicarpa as bonsai
This time of year the Callicarpa is in it’s element with bright luminescent purple berries on the winter leafless tracery of delicate branches.
Bonsai World 2013
More images below of some of the trees present….
Beginners guide to buying a bonsai tree
So you want to keep a bonsai tree, you are not alone in this and may be you have even had one before but it died as is common to hear however it probably wasn’t your fault so here is a simple guide to starting out for the first time or having a second go.
Mark & Ritta talk Japan
Mark and Ritta Cooper presented a talk on Japan, Bonsai Shows and more specifically their passion, Shohin…in Japan. The talk was nicely varied, its subject appeals to both beginner and the advanced bonsai enthusiast. Topics included, favourite nurseries in Japan, shows, pots, displays, people, culture oh and even a bit about food. If you are… Read more »
Shohin UK Exhibition 2013
Organised by Mark & Ritta Cooper, the show was held at Failand Hall, Bristol. The exhibition concentrated on smaller Chuhin, Shohin and Mame trees.
Shopping for miniature bonsai trees
One great place to buy Shohin and Mame bonsai trees is that of the Hoka-en Bonsai Studio (Lodder Bonsai BV) in Holland and you do can now even buy them online too through their new web shop.
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