Top 3 in the United States

[Leo in N E Illinois]

Vance's mugo 'Dragon' is definitely one of the top 3 if not top 1 mugo in the USA.

 

[BuckeyeOne]

I feel like it’s everything we want in a traditional bonsai, great taper, quality branch placement and ramification and well built nebari, while also having that rugged, untamed look that American enthusiasts seem to really appreciate. It’s as close to an American deciduous masterpiece that America has right now. Mind you, this all comes from my limited exposure to the top tier of trees, and is fully my personal opinion, It’s just my favorite deciduous. In 20-30 yrs, I think America will have quite a few more high quality, collected and field grown deciduous that fits our aesthetics.

Very well said!!

 

[BuckeyeOne]

Whaddya mean "we"white man?

Haven't heard that one for a while! Still works.

 

[Mayank]

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You beat me to it Mike!
Best Mugo Pine.
Artist: Vance Wood

 

[M. Frary]

You beat me to it Mike!
Best Mugo Pine.
Artist: Vance Wood

I'm a little biased but that's my favorite tree on earth.

 

[Tidal Bonsai]

I need to come up with 2 more. But this tree by

SERGIO CUAN isone of my all time favorite deciduous.
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@MACH5 brought that tree to a demo at my club...It’s even more incredible in person!!!

 

[Vance Wood]

I appreciate the accolades for the drunk dragoon. It amazes me why some consider this tree so highly, but I will not argue with you guys. It's like a favorite song.

 

[amcoffeegirl]

It is too difficult to pick. There are several by Suthin that I adore. Bill V. has many also. I just can’t choose. How can I possibly pick 3???