General: The Himalayan cedar is native to the Afghan and Indian foothills of the Himalayas. There it is forest-forming and can be up to 60 meters high. Compared to the blue atlas cedar, its needles are longer, softer and greenish. The Himalayan cedar is rarely found in our gardens because it is not reliably hardy. The wood of the Himalayan cedar is very durable.
Care as a bonsai: With its green-blue needles, the Himalayan cedar is a color enrichment for every bonsai collection. Thanks to their vigor, cut tolerance and flexibility of the branches, there are also many design options. The cedar likes to be in the sun and prefers water with little lime. In winter, a frost-free overwintering is best. It should also be protected from late frosts.
About Tanuki: A special technique for quickly obtaining expressive and very old-looking bonsai is to "marry" a plant to a dead piece of wood. This usually involves joining long grown plant material to a nicely shaped piece of wood. The plant and the wood are sometimes intricately worked and over time become fused into a single unit. The artistic connection often resembles very old specimens collected in nature (Yamadori) and often looks deceptively real. Bonsai created by this technique are called "Tanuki" in Japan. The name "Tanuki" also stands for the native "tanuki", which appears in mythology as a mythical creature. In the legends he appears as a cunning quick-change artist, who likes to lead people behind the light, but through these abilities often emerges as the hero of a story.
About the artist: All "Tanuki Art" - bonsai were designed by the artist Mulyadi. Mr. Mulyadi has been professionally involved in the design of bonsai for many years. In his home country Indonesia he creates extraordinary bonsai out of different plant material. In addition to the implementation of classical forms of design, he has developed his own style and is always looking for creative solutions. The application of the Tanuki technique is his absolute passion and he has developed special methods to achieve unique results in terms of craftsmanship and artistry. "Tanuki Art" - Bonsai are available exclusively in the Bonsaischule Enger.
