YAMA Bonsai Studio

07/06/2026

🌿 Elaeagnus | Moyogi Style 🌿

A bonsai that immediately commands attention through its strength, balance, and maturity.

This impressive Japanese-grown Elaeagnus has been developed in the classical **Moyogi (Informal Upright)** style, where graceful trunk movement and carefully positioned branches create a natural yet powerful composition. Every curve of the trunk tells a story of age and refinement, while the broad canopy gives the tree a commanding presence.

One of its most remarkable features is the exceptional **27 cm nebari**, anchoring the tree firmly and creating the image of a mature specimen that has stood the test of time. Combined with a substantial 13 cm trunk and expansive silhouette, the result is a bonsai full of character and authenticity.

As an evergreen species, Elaeagnus offers year-round beauty. Its refined foliage mass, rugged bark, and dense branching structure ensure interest in every season, making it a rewarding tree for both display and long-term development.

🇯🇵 Origin: Japan
🌳 Style: Moyogi (Informal Upright)
📏 Height: 63 cm
📏 Width: 86 cm
🌱 Nebari: 27 cm
🏺 Quality Chinese bonsai container

A distinguished bonsai that combines power, elegance, and timeless Japanese craftsmanship.

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05/06/2026

🍁 Acer buergerianum – Trident Maple 🍁

Some bonsai immediately capture your attention, and this Japanese-grown Trident Maple is certainly one of them.

What makes this tree truly special is its powerful **Neagari (Exposed Root Style)**. Over many years, the roots have gradually become exposed, creating the image of an old tree fighting against erosion and the forces of nature. The dramatic root structure gives the tree strength, movement, and an incredible sense of age.

Combined with a mature trunk, refined ramification, and a balanced canopy, this maple tells a story of resilience and survival.

Throughout the seasons, it continues to impress:
🌱 Fresh green growth in spring
☀️ Dense foliage in summer
🍂 Brilliant autumn colours in shades of yellow, orange, and red
❄️ Elegant branch structure and exposed roots in winter

A beautiful example of Japanese bonsai craftsmanship and one of those trees that reveals something new every time you look at it.

Available at Yama Bonsai.

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04/06/2026

🌿 New arrivals at Yama Bonsai! 🌿

We’ve recently added a selection of new trees to our collection, along with a bunch of beautiful Japanese Tokoname pots straight from Japan. 🇯🇵✨

Over the coming weeks, many more trees, pots, tools, and bonsai-related items will be added to the webshop, so keep an eye on our updates. There’s plenty more to come!

Whether you’re looking for your next bonsai project or the perfect pot to complete a tree, we’re working hard to bring you an ever-growing selection of quality material.

🌱 New stock arriving regularly
🏺 Authentic Japanese Tokoname pots
🛒 More webshop updates coming soon

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02/06/2026

🇩🇰 9–10 May I had the honour of being invited by the Dansk Bonsai Selskab to give workshops, demonstrations, and serve as a judge for their annual national bonsai exhibition.

It was a pleasure to work with such a passionate and enthusiastic group of bonsai enthusiasts. The members were incredibly eager to learn, asked great questions, and showed a genuine dedication to improving their trees and skills.

Here are some of the workshop results and a glimpse of the wonderful atmosphere throughout the event. Thank you to everyone involved for the warm welcome, hospitality, and inspiring weekend.

Looking forward to seeing the continued development of these trees in the years to come! 🌲🙏

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20/05/2026

🌲 Sylvestris Pine Progress 🌲

Another session working and developing this pine — and each refinement brings the tree closer to its future vision. The structure is becoming more defined, the movement more balanced, and the character continues to mature with every styling.

There’s still work ahead. Some branches need time to fill out and gain more strength, but we’re very happy with the direction this tree is taking. If development continues well, we believe it will be ready for a more fitting pot next year. 🪴

Bonsai is always about patience, refinement, and long-term vision — and this Scots pine keeps rewarding the journey.

We purchased the tree from .rost.bonsai in 2022 and gave the second styling last year june. Here are some pictures of the progression

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07/05/2026

From a struggling slope to a sculptural hillside garden in the heart of Switzerland 🇨🇭✨

This steep garden in St. Gallen was originally planted with junipers, but without additional soil and with very limited sunlight, they never truly had the chance to thrive. Instead of forcing the wrong planting into the space, we created a completely new design that works with the environment — not against it.

Our focus for this project was CONTRAST.
Deep, rich textures against light and movement. Strong structure balanced with softness. Every element chosen to complement the natural character of the hillside.

🌿 We introduced stunning dark green Azalea ‘Osakazuki’, which around this season bursts into beautiful purple-pink blooms that completely transform the slope.

🌿 The elegant Enkianthus balls bring lightness with their soft green foliage, graceful trunks, and flowing movement. Their delicate white flowers add subtle beauty in spring, while autumn turns them into fiery shades of red and orange.

🌿 As the centerpiece, we placed a high-quality Taxus niwaki with dramatic movement and layered foliage clouds — giving the garden timeless structure and a strong architectural presence.

⛰️ Combined with carefully selected Chinese ornamental rocks, the entire composition now feels natural, balanced, and full of atmosphere.

A garden should not only look beautiful — but every element should compliment eachother . And this hillside now finally does. ✨

Up to the next phase/section of this garden!

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07/05/2026

After and Before Styling — Picea Yamadori 🌲

This beautiful Picea yamadori was brought to us by our customer Frank for a styling session.

What makes this tree even more special is that Frank collected it himself high in the mountains — a true piece of natural history with character shaped by the elements.
From a raw mountain tree to a refined bonsai with movement and direction, this styling focused on preserving the rugged spirit of the yamadori while revealing its future potential.

Swipe to see the transformation ➡️

Respect to Frank for finding and preserving this incredible tree. We’re excited to see how it develops over the coming years.

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06/05/2026

April 16th we had Richard over for a private workshop, and once again it reminded us why we love these one-on-one sessions so much.

The beauty of these days is the depth—real progress gets made, ideas flow freely, and there’s space to share knowledge in a calm, focused, and enjoyable atmosphere. Every tree gets the attention it deserves, with thoughtful discussion and clear development steps.

During this session:
– A black cypress grafted with itoigawa was repotted
– A Pinus sylvestris was styled
– A mugo, developed by Richard himself (great job!), was refined with subtle but impactful adjustments

Always a pleasure—already looking forward to the next one 🌿

30/04/2026

🌿🏆 Exciting News for Bonsai Enthusiasts! 🏆🌿

We’re thrilled to announce that both the old and new Trophy Books are now available at our Yama Bonsai webshop! 📚✨

Whether you're looking to revisit classic inspiration or explore the latest masterpieces, these books are a must-have for every bonsai lover. 🌳💚

👉 Don’t miss out—browse them now and elevate your bonsai journey!

Our books from The Trophy are now available online, so you will not have to wait until Trophy 2027 to get a copy of one of the previous editions. But, don't wait too long, available as long as stock lasts.

Buy your copy here: http://bit.ly/4tGBGVI

21/04/2026

A few weeks ago, we had the amazing opportunity to join the podcast , hosted by 🌿🎙️

We had a great conversation about entrepreneurship in the world of bonsai — sharing our journey, challenges, and passion for growing something truly unique.

Curious to hear more? Go check out the full podcast on their Instagram and website!