Promoting the art of Bonsai in Northern Ireland

Tree 22: Hinoki Cypress

p1000458-copy-1 Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis Obtusa)

Owner: Bertie Greer – NIBS since 1995 and past committee member

Potter if Known: Wallsall Ceramics -Dave Jones with the pot also stamped by his father.

History: Bertie bought this tree approximately 2 years ago from Robert Porch. It is believed that the tree was previously in a private collection in the UK. The origin of the tree before this is unknown. A great example of a formal upright tree.

This tree was selected for Bonsai 30 as a great example of the species and and an excellent example of the formal upright style

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