No Inyam Bonsai Tree in any Bonsai Show

Although I have been to a number of bonsai exhibits around the country in the Philippines, I have not yet come across any examples of inyam or antidesma species bonsai tree being used as an entry.

I am unable to provide a definitive explanation for why this is the case. I have attempted to communicate with several seasoned bonsai artists, but my efforts have been fruitless. So it seems like it’s up to me to figure out the solution.

It Makes A Good Bonsai

My friends and I collect these trees in Pinamalayan, a town in Oriental Mindoro, and then we train them to be bonsai trees. Although it is possible that this tree has all of the attributes that you want to look for in a bonsai material (leaves, branches, trunk movement, roots, care required, etc.), I have not yet seen a completed (show ready) Inyam or anything that comes close to it.

One time, my bonsai buddy let me view his Inyam bonsai tree, and after seeing it, I have to admit that this tree would make an excellent bonsai specimen. More than 5 years have passed since he first took care of the tree.

My Bonsai Tree Update

Going back to this Inyam that I harvested well over a year ago, I like how it flourished in spite of the fact that I wasn’t actively working in the garden.

It is a shame that some of its limbs have grown in the incorrect direction on the tree. And I’m getting the urge to get rid of them as soon as possible. Therefore, when I saw it earlier in the garden, I moved it to my workstation so that I could do some care and trimming on it.

Just how did I go about accomplishing this goal? Take a look at this video: https://youtu.be/UxlZ7hOT4Fk

In the meanwhile, the final result may be seen here. 🙂

Do you also have inyam or antidesma species bonsai tree in your bonsai garden? Please share and I would really love to know more about how to care for this amazing tree.