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Valavanis 50th Anniversary Celebration

The Creations & Passion of William N. Valavanis

Classical Bonsai Art

A Half Century of Bonsai Study:

The Creations & Passion
of William N. Valavanis

256 Pages of Growing
& Training Tips

Photos with Instructive Descriptions for:

  • Drastic Pruning of Maple & Deciduous Bonsai
  • Improving Design by Inarch Branch Grafting
  • Improving Deciduous Surface Roots
  • Bud Pinching Used to Limit Growth & Reduce Foliage Size
  • Bending & Moving Heavy Trunks & Branches
  • Juniper Approach Grafting

Additional Information Presented on:

  • Selecting container for Bonsai
  • Plant Profiles
  • The Origin of Dwarf Cultivars
  • The Matsudaira Bonsai Collection
Classical Bonsai Art

William N Valavanis

For 50 years graduate horticulturist
and international bonsai educator,
William N. Valavanis, has studied
and perfected his bonsai techniques
which are clearly explained in this book.

He gives guidelines for creating
deciduous, narrow leaf evergreen
and flowering & fruiting bonsai.
Shohin bonsai are depicted and explained
in detail. Using his knowledge and
techniques he demonstrates through
photos, the creation of 100 classic bonsai

256 pages $65/& Shipping
675 photos – size: 9 x 12” hardcover

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