Master vs Apprentice: Battle at Bonsai Museum

[@wabisabi3619]

Fun video! I was at that museum in January. Absolutely beautiful museum! It’s very hard to compare your tree as it is younger material. This is a great exercise we can all try because it helps us to realise where we can improve. I like your tree but it is very different to the museum tree. I think over the next years you will turn it into a master piece! The first thing I would do to improve your tree is adjust its height in the pot. It looks too low in the container. Raising the soil level will immediately improve it aesthetically 😄

[@bonsaistation]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience! I'm happy that you visited the museum. It's truly is a gem, isn't it? I completely agree-comparing a younger tree to a more mature masterpiece is a challenge, but it's such a valuable learning experience. As you say, now I know what to do to my tree to improve. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. I appreciate your suggestion about adjusting the height in the pot. That’s a great tip, and I’ll definitely give it a try next spring when I repot the tree. I think it's feedback like this that helps me and others in the bonsai community grow and improve. Thanks again for watching and for your thoughtful advice!

[@Pufferfish-1]

That museum looks amazing. I wish my Japanese white pine was even 32/50. Mine is probably a solid 15/50

[@bonsaistation]

I think so too! The Omiya Bonsai Museum is definitely amazing and inspiring. Every bonsai journey is unique, and it's great that you're dedicated to caring for your bonsai. Let's keep growing and enjoy the process!