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Spring 2026 Beauty at the International Bonsai Arboretum- Part 1

A vibrant red bonsai tree displayed on a table, surrounded by smaller bonsai plants. The scene is illuminated at night with a dark background, showcasing the intricate details of the foliage.

Spring is my favorite season the year. All new tender and fresh growth and blossoms, even on maples are particularly attractive and prepare for the soon (hopefully) growing season to begin. Although winter is not completely over yet (snow forecast for next Friday) and nearly everything is now positioned for the summer in the garden. We have all been busy shuffling trees into the garage for cold evening protection and must be returned outside during daylight. It is a good thing Diane had us get heavy sturdy carts to make moving large heavy trees. Also, they are used at exhibitions for moving bonsai.

A serene garden featuring several bonsai trees displayed on wooden tables, with a stone pathway leading through mulch and surrounding greenery.

Enjoy my images of our bonsai beauty during this season of the year, as it won’t last long. Colors change daily which necessitates photographing every day.

A tranquil bonsai garden featuring various bonsai trees in colored pots on stone tables, surrounded by greenery and trees under a blue sky.

A collection of various bonsai trees displayed on wooden tables and a cart outside a building with a metal roof.
A vibrant red maple bonsai tree in a green ceramic pot, set against a black background.
A vibrant bonsai tree with orange and red foliage set against a black background, displayed in a decorative pot on a bamboo mat.
A bonsai tree with intricate branches and delicate leaves covered in droplets of water, displayed in a yellow pot, dated March 6, 2026.
A beautifully shaped bonsai tree with vibrant autumn-colored leaves, displayed in a yellow pot against a black background. The image includes the date 'April 3, 2026' in white text.
An art display featuring a hanging scroll with a sunset painting, a bonsai tree in a blue pot on a stand, and a small purple bowl with another plant on the blue carpet.
A bonsai tree with long, twisting branches and small yellow buds, displayed in a green ceramic pot on a wooden stand against a black backdrop.
A bonsai tree with pink and green leaves, displayed in a teal pot, against a dark background.
A beautifully shaped bonsai tree with white blossoms, displayed in a ceramic pot atop a wooden stand, against a black background.
A beautifully pruned bonsai tree with delicate pink flowers, set in a turquoise pot against a dark background.
A bonsai tree with a thick trunk and intricate branching structure, displaying young green leaves, set against a black background.
A well-maintained bonsai tree with vibrant reddish-orange leaves, sitting in a blue ceramic pot against a dark background.
A well-maintained bonsai tree with a thick trunk and lush green leaves, displayed in a shallow purple pot on a blue surface.
Close-up of vibrant green leaves of a Japanese maple tree.
A vibrant tree with lush green leaves and budding flowers against a clear blue sky.
Close-up of new green leaves and budding flowers on a tree branch.
Close-up of vibrant green maple leaves with clusters of small, red flowers against a blue sky.
Close-up of colorful green and pink leaves, showcasing the vibrant hues of foliage.
Close-up view of vibrant red maple leaves against a blurred garden background.
A close-up of a green plant with bright green leaves and small pink flower buds against a light wooden background.
Close-up of vibrant green maple leaves with blossoms in a garden setting.
Close-up of budding green leaves on a branch against a dark background.
Close-up of fuzzy green tree buds on a brown branch against a black background.

Propagating Rough-bark Japanese maples from seed:

Close-up of a tree trunk showing textured bark, with green and reddish-purple maple leaves in the foreground.
A person standing on a ladder, reaching up to a colorful autumn tree with red and orange leaves, while a dog watches nearby.
Close-up of a cracked black pavement with scattered yellow and brown leaves and seed pods.
A person wearing a beanie and orange hoodie is closely examining materials in a wooden sieve over a bowl of botanical debris on a table, with various containers and tools in the background.
A close-up view of a plate filled with a pile of dry, brown seed pods, commonly known as samaras or helicopter seeds.
Close-up of soil with small green seedlings sprouting among mulch and debris.
A close-up view of young plant shoots with rough bark, labeled as '2yr' and '3 trays', growing in a dark plastic container filled with soil and fallen leaves.
A beautifully shaped bonsai tree with vibrant orange leaves, set against a dark background, in a light blue pot.

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