Last (ever?) Mirai Tree Sale

[BobbyLane]

If its so good, why cant we see it without leaves?

 

[BobbyLane]

I don't have Korean hornbeam, so I can't confirm. I found them more "elegant" trees, like some of the orientalis tend to be (and I like it).
Anyway, I was just joking with Bobby since he used to have some bigger European hornbeams, and so do I.

I would add too, that KH do have that extra bit of star quality/stardust. Its the one Hornbeam variety that most will see in books and the big shows out of Japan. Highly coveted. Thats another factor that can push up the price. While I can walk into most good, specialist bonsai nurseries and find one here, I think they're a bit rarer in the US, especially with all the import laws.

 

[Ruddigger]

Well, maybe this time it’s actually the last ever Mirai tree sale.

 

[vp999]

Well, maybe this time it’s actually the last ever Mirai tree sale.

They added more trees for auction yesterday

 

[clem]

You obviously pay a premium for any tree, with the Mirai name attached to it, along with the fact many have been worked on by Ryan himself. He's earned that by building up a strong reputation and being one of the best at his craft.

I agree. I think he is, with Kimura, one of the most reputable/bankable and I am convinced that he could just import beautiful trees and put them up for auction, so that their price would double or more. This is not a criticism, he is very good and he knows how to sell his trees (like other artists in other fields). I think that the 2nd auctions are the logical continuation of this successfull auction, and if the success is confirmed, it is logical that he will do more auctions in the future.

 

[Wood]

$1250 for a Japanese maple covered in wire scars? Ouch

 

[shohin_branches]

$1250 for a Japanese maple covered in wire scars? Ouch

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[rockm]

$1250 for a Japanese maple covered in wire scars? Ouch

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I was a little dubious about the price on this one as well. At least until I read its history which sounds to be significant in PNW Bonsai history. This tree isn’t valuable because of its form but for its history

 

[Wood]

His marketing video also talks about a scarless trunk right after zooming in on a large pruning site that's still covered in cut paste...

 

[leatherback]

At least until I read its history which sounds to be significant in PNW Bonsai history. This tree isn’t valuable because of its form but for its history

Curious now: which is?

 

[mvigers]

Has there been any mention of the trees being auctioned through the non-profit that Ryan created? Or are all sales through Mirai still?

 

[rockm]

Curious now: which is?

From the mirai listing:
“Originally started by the late Grandpa Sisson—an influential figure in the Pacific Northwest bonsai community—this tree is believed to be one of the early Sango Kaku Coral Bark cultivars.”

“This is a tree that brings joy. A tree with lineage, provenance, and presence—ready to continue its story in the hands of its next steward.”