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14-May-2017

Arboretum in years past: National Bonsai & Penjing Museum

I’m posting some archived pictures from visits to the Arboretum over the years, just to give an idea of the beauty and variety of the trees and plants in this extensive park.

The National Bonsai & Penjing Museum is reputed to hold one of the finest collections of miniature masterpieces in North America, with bonsai originating from Japan and penjing from China.

This outdoor bonsai was a gift from the Imperial Household of Japan to the US in 1976. It’s a Japanese red pine that has been in training since 1795. Simply amazing that this tree is more than 200 years old!

The Chinese pavilion is in the background.

Arboretum in years past: Autumn, posted earlier:


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Zoltán Balogh25-Jun-2025 06:45
Outstanding composition, I love it very much! V
Carl Carbone21-Jun-2025 21:29
Nice that it's not crowded.
Julie Oldfield19-Jun-2025 15:04
It looks beautiful and a great place to visit. V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal19-Jun-2025 12:15
Fantastic shot of this beautiful place. V
Nestor Derkach19-Jun-2025 10:07
Beautiful Japanese Red Pine nicely trained in growth perfect in the massive pot.
She looks great for 200 years old she must have a secret to long Gevity.
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Dan Opdal19-Jun-2025 06:08
What a beautiful place to go for a walk and take pictures. Great shot! V
Dennis Hoyne19-Jun-2025 03:59
A lovely and popular attraction, so nicely photographed.
globalgadabout18-Jun-2025 20:44
this is an appealing place..
hayl18-Jun-2025 19:41
What a treasure the Arboretum is for DC and anyone visiting.
Blandine Mangin18-Jun-2025 18:51
wonderful ! v
John Hamers18-Jun-2025 18:41
Great shot of the bonsai. Love that beautiful gate in the backgroundV!
joseantonio18-Jun-2025 18:29
At first I thought it was an image of your years in Japan.V.
Nick Paoni18-Jun-2025 18:23
Love the iconic architecture.
Allan Jay18-Jun-2025 18:16
Excellent scene from The National Bonsai & Penjing Museum…
Colours on the lower portrait are
wonderful! VVV
Denise J T Lee18-Jun-2025 18:12
Nice to know that there's such a place on the East Coast. Last time I saw a Bonsai display, was at Huntington Library in California. ~VV~
Gerard KOEHL18-Jun-2025 17:52
Ce vieux bonsaï est magnifique. V
larose forest photos18-Jun-2025 17:23
Outstanding shot of this gorgeous place, and especially of that ancient Bonsai tree. Truly astonishing. VV