Malaysian International show

Sorry Jun, I got the tree mixed up with this one ( the twisted trunk tree did not win gold)....So my instinct is rather correct...the sudden twist of the trunk is rather odd and should be considered as a flaw...thanks for your help...greatly appreciated...

Zaratul,
I left on the 1st of June. Sorry we didn't meet...maybe next time my friend.

But it is a wrong impression that the judges (at least for me) leans towards the literati style...maybe for the Brekea/bekea. But if you would observe the winning trees, don't look for a particular stereotype design, like literati, informal upright, cascade etc...it will mislead you on what for the judges eyes seems ok. Go around the photos of the winning trees again, and don't include the "design classification" literati, upright etc. and tell me the common denominator among those winners...that will give you a hint.

regards,
jun

Premna (large)




Juniper (large)




Premna, I think

Brekea (large)



Casuarina (large)



Tamarind (large)

Wrigthia (large)




Diospyros blancoi

Premna (large)



Specie? (large)





Pithecelobium-- Rain tree(large)

Premna (large)

Brekea (medium)


Premna (medium)



Juniper (large)

Juniper (large)





Juniper (large)




Wrigthia (large)

Trifolia (large)





Chinese elm (large)




Bougainvillea (large)

Wrigthia (small)





Brekea (small)


Wrigthia (small)

Wrigthia (small)




Specie? (small)




Wrigthia (mini)

Premna (mini)




Premna (small)




Premna (small)



Premna (small)

Wrightia (small)



Buxus (mini)




Wrightia (mini)




my finger for scale on mini size

For these three small Brekea below. Who do you would win as 1st, 2nd and 3rd place?
These 3 trees we have a very close gap in scoring.


A



B


C


reagards,
jun

Please pick your favorite trees, I'll post some of the winning trees later.


regards,
jun

Thanks for sharing. Lots of beautiful trees. Some really spectacular. I see there are lots of interests on the "Brekea". The scientific name is Baeckea. I quote from pg 113 of Botanica's Trees & Shrubs 2001 Edition:

"Baeckea: This genus of evergreen heath-like shrubs is from the myrtle family. Most species are native to Australia, with a few species found in New Caledonia and one extending into Asia.They range in height from tall shrubs to scrambling almost prostrate species with small neat foliage."

"Cultivation: Most species will grow in a well-drained, moderately fertile soil free from lime and sheltered from drying winds. They prefer sunny or lightly shaded positions. "

I personally like this specie. My only problem is the high level of maintenance.

Cheers,

CJ
http://newzealandteatreebonsai.blogspot.com.au/

jun wrote:

Please pick your favorite trees, I'll post some of the winning trees later.


regards,
jun

Thats a hard choice with so many good ones.

jun wrote:

Wrigthia (large)

There were loads of others i really love but this one made me look a few times

Jun
Thanks for the nice pictures. I was there on the very first day of the show.

Sakaki
Wrightia religiosa, knows ar suimei or jelati in Malaysia. I call them the wonder tree for bonsai in Malaysia because they can stand long drought n can stand wet feet.

Baeckea frutescens, known as cucur atap in Malaysia. About 15 years ago before they are famous as bonsai tree, they can see growing wild along the east cost of Malaysia peninsula usually not far from the sea. Because of the easy excess they are over collected and not impressive tree many can be seen growing wild. They usually grow in clump to about 1 to 2 meter high with whipping branch . Some bonsai master told me they prefer sandy, sunny and need to be water consistently in tropical Malaysia.

Wrightia religiosa are sold in most nurseries in Malaysia. Baeckea frutescens are more rare, are sold in Sanfong Bonsai, Kajang, about 25km from Kuala Lumpur capital of Malaysia. But I am not sure if it is legal to take this plant out from our country.

Wow!! Amazing trees! Thank you for posting them,
Tona

Tremendous trees...thanks so much for posting these photos! I can't even begin to pick a favorite...

jun wrote:

Wrigthia (medium)

I love this tree and rob's choice for bci award.

WOW! Great show! thank you for sharing jun. god bless.


jong

Chiang Cheng Kooi wrote:Jun
Thanks for the nice pictures. I was there on the very first day of the show.

Sakaki
Wrightia religiosa, knows ar suimei or jelati in Malaysia. I call them the wonder tree for bonsai in Malaysia because they can stand long drought n can stand wet feet.

Baeckea frutescens, known as cucur atap in Malaysia. About 15 years ago before they are famous as bonsai tree, they can see growing wild along the east cost of Malaysia peninsula usually not far from the sea. Because of the easy excess they are over collected and not impressive tree many can be seen growing wild. They usually grow in clump to about 1 to 2 meter high with whipping branch . Some bonsai master told me they prefer sandy, sunny and need to be water consistently in tropical Malaysia.

Wrightia religiosa are sold in most nurseries in Malaysia. Baeckea frutescens are more rare, are sold in Sanfong Bonsai, Kajang, about 25km from Kuala Lumpur capital of Malaysia. But I am not sure if it is legal to take this plant out from our country.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Bro,

Those are nice pieces of art, its really a wow , your really great Bro, for representing in malaysia, we're very proud of you try to get one for our "pasalubong"

Take care and enjoy..