Hulking stalks seen close up
Took these shots this weekend at Plantarama in Massey (Auckland). A perimeter fence of them was planted 3 or 4 decades ago, and now they make an impressive little forest.
Bamboo has a reputation for being invasive but that is not true of all species. The main difference is ‘clumping’ bamboo versus ‘running’ bamboo. See here for more.
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Some of my potted bamboo
Keshiki means something like “landscape” in Japanese and is pronounced kesh-key. The term is used by Kenji Kobayashi in his book to refer to simple “landscape” bonsai that he creates.
My keshiki come from the same idea.
Hand-made Aussie bonsai pot
Keshiki bonsai no. 101 is a Cuphea with rock, loose stones and an island of moss.
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Keshiki means something like “landscape” in Japanese and is pronounced kesh-key. The term is used by Kenji Kobayashi in his book to refer to simple “landscape” bonsai that he creates.
My keshiki come from the same idea.
German pot
Keshiki bonsai no. 100 is a False Cedar with loose stones and an island of moss.
A milesone: 100 Keshiki
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Keshiki means something like “landscape” in Japanese and is pronounced kesh-key. The term is used by Kenji Kobayashi in his book to refer to simple “landscape” bonsai that he creates.
My keshiki come from the same idea.
Hanmer pot, from New Zealand
Keshiki bonsai no. 99 is a Totara (a New Zealand native) with loose stones and an island of moss.
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Keshiki means something like “landscape” in Japanese and is pronounced kesh-key. The term is used by Kenji Kobayashi in his book to refer to simple “landscape” bonsai that he creates.
My keshiki come from the same idea.
Hand made NZ bonsai pot
Keshiki bonsai no. 98 is a formal upright Mountain Totara (a New Zealand native) with rock, loose stones and an island of moss.
Keshiki means something like “landscape” in Japanese and is pronounced kesh-key. The term is used by Kenji Kobayashi in his book to refer to simple “landscape” bonsai that he creates.
My keshiki come from the same idea.
German pot
Keshiki bonsai no. 97 is a formal upright Redwood with rock, loose stones and an island of moss.
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Keshiki means something like “landscape” in Japanese and is pronounced kesh-key. The term is used by Kenji Kobayashi in his book to refer to simple “landscape” bonsai that he creates.
My keshiki come from the same idea.
Hand made NZ pot
Keshiki bonsai no. 96 is a formal upright with rock, loose stones and an island of moss.
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Keshiki means something like “landscape” in Japanese and is pronounced kesh-key. The term is used by Kenji Kobayashi in his book to refer to simple “landscape” bonsai that he creates.
My keshiki come from the same idea.
Hand made New Zealand pot
Keshiki bonsai no. 95 is a formal upright of a New Zealand native with loose stones and an island of moss.
Keshiki means something like “landscape” in Japanese and is pronounced kesh-key. The term is used by Kenji Kobayashi in his book to refer to simple “landscape” bonsai that he creates.
My keshiki come from the same idea.
Hand-made pot from New Zealand
Keshiki bonsai no. 94 is a pair of Kauri trees with loose stones and an island of moss. The pot is vintage NZ.
Keshiki means something like “landscape” in Japanese and is pronounced kesh-key. The term is used by Kenji Kobayashi in his book to refer to simple “landscape” bonsai that he creates.
My keshiki come from the same idea.
Hanmer Pot from NZ
Keshiki bonsai no. 93 is a formal upright Liquid-amber with loose stones and an island of moss.
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Keshiki means something like “landscape” in Japanese and is pronounced kesh-key. The term is used by Kenji Kobayashi in his book to refer to simple “landscape” bonsai that he creates.
My keshiki come from the same idea.
Hand-made NZ bowl
Keshiki bonsai no. 92 is a Euphorbia with loose stones and an island of moss. The pot is vintage NZ.
Keshiki means something like “landscape” in Japanese and is pronounced kesh-key. The term is used by Kenji Kobayashi in his book to refer to simple “landscape” bonsai that he creates.
My keshiki come from the same idea.
Chinese bonsai pot
Keshiki bonsai no. 91 is a Corokia – a NZ native – with a rock, loose stones and an island of moss.
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Keshiki means something like “landscape” in Japanese and is pronounced kesh-key. The term is used by Kenji Kobayashi in his book to refer to simple “landscape” bonsai that he creates.
My keshiki come from the same idea.
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Keshiki bonsai no. 90 is a Japanese white pine with loose stones and an island of moss with a protruding rock. The pot is vintage NZ.
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Keshiki means something like “landscape” in Japanese and is pronounced kesh-key. The term is used by Kenji Kobayashi in his book to refer to simple “landscape” bonsai that he creates.
My keshiki come from the same idea.
Hanmer pot – vintage NZ
Keshiki bonsai no. 89 is a Japanese white pine with loose stones and an island of moss.
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Keshiki means something like “landscape” in Japanese and is pronounced kesh-key. The term is used by Kenji Kobayashi in his book to refer to simple “landscape” bonsai that he creates.
My keshiki come from the same idea.
Hanmer pot, made in New Zealand
Keshiki bonsai no. 88 is a Juniper with loose stones and an island of moss. The pot is a small Hanmer pot, vintage NZ.
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