California Juniper...from John Naka to Ryan Neil

[Poink88]

As posted by Ryan Neil at facebook for those who doesn't have an account. I cannot think of a better person to continue the legacy.

"Just received the recent issue of the American Bonsai Society Journal, a commemorative tribute to John Naka. Where would American bonsai be without such an amazing trailblazer? This tree, initially created by John in the 1960s, was given to me by a dear friend in 2010 as a gift for completing my six-year apprenticeship in Japan. It is an honor to be entrusted with one of John's fabulous California Junipers, and a thrill to carry his legacy forward with our visionary work here at Mirai. RN"

 

[Poink88]

I am also curious to know who gifted this tree to Ryan. Anyone knows?

 

[GrimLore]

I am also curious to know who gifted this tree to Ryan. Anyone knows?

He studied under Mr. Masahiko Kimura of Saitama prefecture, Japan. So that would have been the source perhaps?

Grimmy

 

[Poink88]

He studied under Mr. Masahiko Kimura of Saitama prefecture, Japan. So that would have been the source perhaps?

Grimmy

I am thinking someone local...maybe the person who endorsed him to study with Kimura...but I am speculating.