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Market Value | $15,200
This Limber Pine carries both time and place in its form. A long-standing bonsai, its most recent transformation occurred during a Bonsai Society of Portland demonstration—an event inspired by Windy Ridge, Colorado, where ancient Pinus aristata stand resilient in high-exposure alpine conditions. Drawing directly from imagery of those trees, we used the design session to breathe authentic windswept movement into this specimen.
Planted in a Tiberio Gracco container with roots visibly radiating from the base, the presentation emphasizes raw, natural form—offering a glimpse into the rugged, wind-carved environments from which this species originates.
While the initial styling captures the essence of Windy Ridge, the tree’s real value lies in its future. As the canopy fills out and back budding progresses, its movement and silhouette will deepen. The current design is a beginning—a story started with intention and insight, now ready for the next chapter.
A compelling piece of regional identity and alpine expression, this Limber Pine is ready to grow into its potential and reward the practitioner who carries its vision forward.
Species | Pinus flexilis
Estimated Age | 185 years
Time in Training | 12 years
Collector | Unknown
Origin Location | Rocky Mountains
Ceramic | Tiberio Gracco
Original Design | Adam Johnson
Dimensions | 34" L x 34" W x 48" H
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