2015 Mid-America Exhibit - Review
The 38th Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibit was held at the Chicago Botanic Garden August 14-16 2015.
This year's show had over 80 trees registered from across the region, and drew wide attendance to not only the quality of the trees, but also the 14 workshops and 20 vendors selling Bonsai-related materials.
Attendance at the Chicago Botanic Garden was high because 'Spike' the Titan Arum (Corpse Flower) was drawing large crowds as it continued to grow and mature.
Ribbons were awarded to trees across three classes, Novice, Open and Professional. All classes were well represented and included varied materials across distinct types and styles.
A selection of award-winning trees follows in the gallery.
Class: Novice
Dawn Redwood / Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Style: Forest
Ribbon: 1st place, Award of Merit
Class: Open
Japanese White Pine / Pinus parviflora
Style: Informal Upright
Ribbon: 2nd Place
Class: Professional
Banshoho Japanese Pine / Pinus thumbergi ‘Banshoho’
Style: Informal Upright
Class: Professional
Trident Maple / Acer buergerainum
Style: Root over Rock
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Japanese White Pine / Pinus pariflora
Style: Upright
Award: Best of Show
