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CI member, Chee Peng Tan from Muar, Top left; Chee Peng Tan of
Johor, Malaysia has been very keen on UA Bonsai Art refines one of
bonsai since his early school days but his the junipers cultivated from
cuttings.
plans for bonsai were set aside because
Bhe was needed in his family business. In Top right; A view of UA Bonsai
Art nursery with specimen
2006 he acquired his first bonsai tree to decorate his trees on dispaly.
courtyard. From there on, he decided to pursue his Middle; A member of BCI, Chee
penjin dream. Peng Tan takes part in many
“In order to pursue my bonsai dream, I decided to national competitions and
use my 4-acre back yard for a bonsai nursery. From exhibitions in Malaysia
here, the name UA Bonsai Art was created.” says Bottom; A Juniperus chinensis
that Chee Peng Tan has
Tan. “We are specializing on 2 types of plants, Juniper culivated and styled.
Chinensis and Podocarpus Costalis.”
There are thousands of trees under cultivation in his
garden, divided into two categories; bonsai and large
courtyard trees.
The young seedlings require 5 to 6 years to grow and
when the diameter of the main trunk is around one
inch they reach the first stage of wiring. Afterward,
they need trimming, pruning, and wiring for another
year to become a bonsai tree. There is no time frame
to cultivate a bonsai. In order to create an outstanding
bonsai, sometimes it require 5 to 10 years or more.
Besides contributing his time and efforts to the
bonsai community and sharing his knowledge and
experience with many bonsai enthusiasts, he also takes
part in many national competitions and exhibitions.
“When I win a competition it makes me very happy,
because my efforts are being recognized, but my
vision is promote penjin and bonsai art to our local
community and a society that I hope to see in future."
His personal approach to the art of penjin and
bonsai: Must dare to try. To bring out the idea of bonsai
design and shape towards your own personality.
You might face many failure along the journey,
but must not give up, always gaining the experience
from the mistake. My enthusiasm toward bonsai,
together with patience and adherence, will overcome
all setbacks.
Learn more about Chee Peng Tan at
www.uabonsai.com.my

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