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Top, left to right; Japanese White Pine, Willow-leaf Fig,
Sierra Juniper/Shimpaku graft, Formosan Juniper
Middle; Pathway display
Bottom; Korean Yew

heaters maintain a temperature of only a few degrees
above freezing to keep the temperature cold but stable.

NORTH END “PINWHEEL”
Clustered at the north end of our outdoor display area
is a group of four alcoves arranged in the shape of an
“X”. The tables in these alcoves are used to display
temporary exhibits of “Guest” bonsai during the sum-
mer months. During spring and Fall, trees from our
permanent collection are displayed at the Pinwheel,
and during the winter months we display “Suiseki”, or
scenic viewing stones.
Bonsai are placed within the display area according
to the amount of sun they require, or shade they can
tolerate.

THE DOMOTO MAPLE
Measuring about 6-1/2 feet above the soil, and grow-
ing in a ceramic container over 4 feet long, the Domo-
to Family Trident Maple is one bonsai that is sure to
catch your eye. This is the oldest bonsai on display, as
it has been cultivated in a container from about 1880.
It was imported from Japan in 1913, and was shown
at San Francisco’s Panama Pacific Exposition of 1915,
celebrating the opening of the Panama Canal. It was
purchased by Mr. Kanetaro Domoto at the conclusion
of the exposition, and subsequently passed it on to
his son, the late Toichi Domoto, who in 1990 placed
it on long-term loan in our collection. It remains here
by the generous consent of the Domoto Family heirs.

THE GRAND FINALE
As you approach the end of the display, you will see
two bonsai displayed on a circular dais. While the
trees displayed here change periodically, they are al-
ways trees of a special character and quality, meant to
make a lasting impression on our visitors and encour-
age return visits.

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