For the club's 2nd show I was really impressed on the breath and depth of trees this club already has. Having Tom Vuong as their President of the club does push the envelope of their club a ton.
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As the first time visiting their show, I did not know what to expect. Of course I was in awe when I entered the gallery. Not just California Junipers a good variety of trees that do represent their club well.
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As each club has their niche in showing their trees. I think this group of brilliant individuals show off what they can do with trees in unique ways. And of course unique as inventive outside of the box thinking!
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California Juniper Tanuki Bonsai - almost missed it just that awesome
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Bougainvillea - rarity based on age of bark and color of flowers
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Pyracantha - huge tree with the orange colored fruit
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California Juniper
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Shimpaku Grafted onto California Juniper
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Japanese Black Pine
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San Jose Juniper
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California Juniper
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Chinese Elm
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Juniper
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Shimpaku Grafted onto California Juniper
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Japanese Black Pine
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Juniper
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Silverberry
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Shohin Display
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Close up of Shohin Black Pine
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Pomegranate
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Up close view of the training wire
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Wiring detailed of the back of the tree
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A giant Lavender Star tree
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Up Close of flowers of Lavender Star
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Juniper
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Juniper
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Root over Rock Japanese Black Pine
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Up close of roots
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Juniper
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Even the grounds of the Bao Quang Temple were filled with bonsai and other beautiful plants and flowers.
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If you get a chance next year come down and make an effort to visit this amazing club! You will not regret it! Until the next post.