This incredible bald cypress tree was donated to the museum in 1990 by Guy Guidry. In researching the background of these trees for the book, I came across the submission card that Guy included with the bonsai.
I find it remarkable that this tree, which is quite large on its own, was collected from a such an enormous tree. I can only imagine the effort it took to collect and shape this tree.
Bald Cypress bonsai, in training since 1987
Bald Cypress bonsai, in training since 1987
Bald Cypress bonsai, in training since 1987
Bald Cypress bonsai, in training since 1987.
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