It is interesting to read a "Bonsai" section in an English fuchsia
book.
In "All About Fuchsias" by the BFS, for example, you can spot
many Japanese Bonsai terms, such as "Chokkan (formal upright),"
"Shakan (slanting style),""Netsuranari (sinuous style),"
and so on.
In the pictures shown below, you can enjoy bonsai fuchsias grown by English
experts.
Fuchsia magellanica var. molinae
This Bonsai fuchsia, grown by Mr. D Luter, won the first prize in the "BFS
South Western Show 2003."
![header=[Fuchsia magellanica var. molinae] fade=[on] body=[] Fuchsia magellanica var. molinae](bonsai_01.jpg)
Photo courtesy of
Mr. D. Luther
Unknown cultivar
This unnamed fuchsia is in "exposed root style (Neagari)."
![header=[Unknown cultivar] fade=[on] body=[] Unknown cultivar](bonsai_02.jpg)
Photo courtesy of
Mr. D. Luther
Fuchsia encliandra
This elaborate Bonsai fuchsia has been grown by Mr. Ray Payne.
Encliandra fuchsias are rarely seen on the market in Japan.
![header=[F. encliandra or its hybrid] fade=[on] body=[] Fuchsia encliandra or its hybrid](bonsai_03.jpg)
Photo courtesy of
Mr. Ray Payne
Quality Bonsai trees are required to have the dignity of old trees even
if they are actually small in size. They are handed down from parents to
children in Japan and increase in quality over the ages. I hope these Bonsai
fuchsias will also be treasured through generations.
(September 1, 2009)
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