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Tropical Bonsai History
2005/11/29 10:00 I am doing a essay on bonsai in America and there is a part of it that I want to mention a little history about tropical bonsai and some of the people that were masters in using tropical specimen.

If anyone has any input I would be most greatful. Thank you.
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Re:Tropical Bonsai History
2005/11/29 10:02 If anyone has a link to an article about tropical bonsai history and some masters that would be most helpful as well.
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Re:Tropical Bonsai Histor
2005/12/12 19:21 If you were to try to look up "The History of Tropical Bonsai", you might come up a little short. In my opinion, tropical bonsai is defined simply by the types of plants that are typically used. Other than that, I don't think there are any other differences than the traditional eastern practice.

Something that might bring up more helpful information might be a search on bonsai in the americas....or bonsai in florida (or any other tropical area). Alternatively, you might considered contacting someone at Bonsai Societies of Florida and other societies in the area. Maybe do some interview. And defiantely see if you can contact Dick Miller who is the current curator at the Morikami Museum.

There is a wealth of information available...don't get discouraged.
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Re:Tropical Bonsai Histor
2006/11/25 11:39 I would try to contact Jim Smith, Ed Trout, Mary Miller and Mary Madison. They've been at the forefront of Florida's tropical bonsai scene for a long time -- some as long as 40 years.

There are some defining difference between tropicals and more traditional styles: Tropicals tend to have larger, fuller canopies, wilder movement, and, often, aerial roots. But this is not really so much a difference in style (in the sense of, say, Informal Upright, or Cascade) than it is one of idiom.

tk
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