Akamatsu
Binomial name: Pinus densiflora
Family: Pinaceae
Japanese name: Akamatsu
English name: Japanese Red Pine (or Japanese Five Needle Pine)
Description: Akamatsu is found in mountainous regions throughout Japan. It is noted for its red bark.
11 Matsuda-seishouen / -seishoen (松"清松') #33
The owner of this garden is particularly friendly and speaks English fluently. The shop focuses on exports towards Taiwan and China.
Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'
Koidzumi
Twisted Willow;Contorted Willow;Chinese Willow
Propagation with : Cutting - hardwood;Cutting - softwood;Seed ...
Japanese Maple
(var. matsumurae)
9cm tall
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Matsuri (祭, Matsuri?) is the Japanese word for a festival or holiday. In Japan, festivals are usually sponsored by a local shrine or temple, though they can be secular.
[1]Kuro-matsu(Black pine)
Old needle removal and wiring
(from November to the beginning of March) ...
Matsu Bonsai—John Callaway
John Callaway is President of the Greater Louisville Bonsai Society and and active member of the Bonsai Society of Greater Cincinnati. Check out his online store and bonsai blog at the link above.
Steve Pilacik is the proprietor of Matsu Momiji Nursery, North Carolina and has studied bonsai for several decades. He specialises in Pines and Maples and his book Japanese Black Pine covers every aspect of this species.
There is nothing more ludicrous than a nicely styled Nishiki Kuromatsu with two inch bark wings floating above a relatively smooth lower understock section.
During that trip I met Hiroyoshi Yamaji, Sansho-en Bonsai Garden near Takamatsu, and also traveled to Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku Island to meet Daizo Iwasaki, Takasago-an Bonsai Garden. It was Mr. Iwasaki's assistant who arranged for me to climb Mt.
A five-needle pine (Pinus pentaphylla var. negishi) known as Sandai-Shogun-No Matsu is documented as having been cared for by Tokugawa Iemitsu. The tree is considered to be at least 500 years old and was first trained as a bonsai by 1610.
However, be aware that "hothouse plants" are less able to withstand sudden, unforseen changes in growing conditions. These include outdoor weekend displays or shows, even Matsuri in late February. Just be advised that the risk is always there.
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