The Bonsai Society of Southwest Florida presented our annual show and sale on Saturday and Sunday, November 16th and 17th. It was likely our best exhibit! Many thanks to all who worked so hard and long to make this happen. The display was exceptionally beautiful with many excellent trees suitably displayed in the traditional style. A special congratulations to all for finding moss!
We offer our sincere thanks to our judges Ed Trout and Ernie Fernandez. Their critique comments were instructive, insightful, and very encouraging. The following awards were given:
Best of Show
Causarina equistifolia by Dorothy Schmitz
Best Display
Starflower by Martha Goff
People’s Choice
Brazilian Raintree by Virginia Boka
Shohin Trees
1st Place – Ficus Salicaria by Martha Goff
2nd Place – Parrot’s Beak Gmelina by Phil Krieg
3rd Place – Cork Bark Seju by Martha Goff
Small Trees
1st Place – Green Mound Juniper by Dorothy Schmitz
2nd Place – Nea Buxifolia by Martha Goff
3rd Place – Green Island Fig by Phil Krieg
Medium Trees
1st Place – Tiger Bark Ficus by Dorothy Schmitz
2nd Place (tie) – Fukien Tea by Mike Knowlton and Bougainvillea by Phil Krieg
3rd Place – Brazilian Raintree by John Bartolozzi
Large Trees
1st Place – Causarina Equistifolia by Dorothy Schmitz
2nd Place – Brazilian Raintree by Virginia Boka
3rd Place – Chinese Elm Cascade by Judy Gore
Forest
1st Place – Penjing by Mike Knowlton
2nd Place – Fukien Tea by Bonnie Zeff
3rd Place – Bald Cypress by Jim Bremmer