OUR FAMOUS BOUGAINVILLEA

TWIN TRUNK STYLE – called MOTHER AND DAUGHTER

History

The tree was destined for the tip until rescued by a passerby who is an avid bonsai enthusiast. The tree (or should be say, vine) is estimated to be about 70 years old and only began its training as a bonsai early in 2003. Several trunks were cut away in order to conform to a recognized bonsai style and all the foliage as you see it today was re-grown on the bare wood. Bougainvillea make stunning Bonsai and flower at least twice a year. They are very hardy and easy to train. The ideal focal plant where a showy tree is needed in your outdoor area. Over time and with constant pruning, the Bougainvillea seem to lose their thorns.

Her Fame

We are proud to say that she has been featured in the following two books overseas. While bougainvillea grow well in Indonesia and are featured as specimen plants, there seems to be little use of this species as bonsai. Maybe they might gain in popularity now.

An update of just how much the famous bougainvillea has changed.

See from the pictures that we have recently reduced the height of the main tree, cut in December 09 pictured 6 weeks later in Jan. 2010.

Notice also that the girth of this Bonsai has changed dramatically from the 2007 picture. Firstly she has filled out, secondly, in 2009 when she was re-potted, we lifted her up and turned her slightly.

I don’t feel that I can enhance her design beyond where she is at today. I feel I will leave it in the hands of nature and some TLC to see how much this Bonsai changes over the next few years.