Colorado Bonsai – Opuntia whipplei ‘Snow Leopard’ (Silver Cholla)

I have been thinking about a Cactus Bonsai for years. Colorado does have one cactus that does grow into a small tree, they are commonly called Cholla. This is one tree you would not want to climb. I did find … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Viburnum Ramification Inter-Node and Leaf Reduction Technique

I have made a page for Viburnums and another page for Viburnum Inter-Node and Leaf reduction technique. I believe this technique can be used on any type of Viburnums. I have 6 years of experience using this technique and it … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Rough Bark Japanese Maples by Bill Valvanis

Bill Valvanis has new article out on Rough Bark Japanese Maples that goes into great detail about his trees. In the article he describes how to grow them from seed and what some of the characteristics of the trees are. … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Fine Detail Wiring – Ryan Neil

Ryan Neil from Bonsai Mirai has a new video on Fine Detail Wiring and it is over one hour long. The video is a treasure trove of information on fine/detail wiring. I highly recommend watching this video several times to … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Bonsai demo by Todd Schlafer

Bonsai Empire has a new video out on Colorado Master Todd Schlafer styling a Mugo Pine. I have posted the video to Todd’s Bio page listed under Bonsai Master Artists, the Pine page, under Conifers and Tree Information pages. … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Nursery Material Gallery Update

I  have added a new Nursery Material Gallery to the website. All of these new trees are shown in Chuck Iker pots, who just happens to be my favorite Bonsai pot maker! I will be making new pages for all … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Chief’

I have made a new page for my Dogwood Bonsai. It is a Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Chief’ with red flowers. I purchased this tree in Missouri when I buried my mother and brought it home to Colorado. The tree was recently … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Kolkwitzia amabilis – “Maradco” “Dream Catcher” – Beauty Bush

I have updated the development page on Kolkwitzia amabilis – “Maradco” “Dream Catcher” – Beauty Bush Bonsai. The tree was allowed to grow unchecked last summer and as usual a Raccoon found the tree and knocked it off the bench and … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Kunio Kobayashi Bonsai demo (Pine)

Bonsai Empire has a new great video on International Bonsai Master Kunio Kobayashi styling a really great Pine tree. This video has really great tips on bending large branches with pulley wires, turnbuckles and branch benders. Its also important to … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Bonsai demo by Marc Noelanders (Juniper)

Bonsai Empire has a really great video of Marc Noelanders styling a large Juniper which looks like it could have come from an local nursery in the US. I think this is a great video on how to take something … Continue reading →