Good morning,
Today we've got a look at lesser known and maybe even lesser appreciated style of bonsai... they've got multiple trunks but they're not forests...

Also all our shears and scissors are on sale. Including 30% to 40% off on all of our Okatsune shears and ditto, 30% to 40% off our Koyo shears. Don't fall asleep though... These specials end Sunday night

Here's what you need to know about these two Japanese brands. Okatsune are some of the very best hand tools of any kind, anywhere (they cut like butter and last a lifetime as we are fond of saying), and Koyo, which are more affordable are high quality professional and masters grade tools

Clump Style Bonsai
Multiple trunk bonsai that aren't forests

We found this extraordinary clump style Japanese maple on Bonsai Nakayoshi (sorry the link is no longer active). You can imagine that all the smaller trunks started as suckers on the roots of the main tree (you could also imagine that they started from seeds dropped by the main tree; in which case each seed would have its own roots, so it wouldn't qualify as a clump style bonsai).

NOTICE! Our warehouse will be closed August 31st until September 8th, while Ric takes a long overdue vacation. We will still accept orders during that period so don’t wait to place yours. They will be shipped on a first come first served basis when Ric returns. Thank you for your understanding.

All Okatsune Shears 30-40% OFF
Ends Sunday
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40% OFF

Okatsune Masters Grade Bonsai Shears

These are our favorite bonsai shears. They combine excellent strength for heavy pruning, with a long reach and narrow tip for fine cuts. And they are Okatsune, so you know they cut like butter and last a lifetime.

If you combine this world class bonsai shear with our Okatsune bypass shears you can accomplish almost any bonsai cut (including heavy roots). If you combine both of these with our Masters' grade Sword shears, you'll have the best bonsai and garden hand shear combination anywhere. Made in Japan by Okatsune, one of very best hand tool makers in the world.

Was 99.95
SALE 59.95

Clump style Japanese maple in the first flush of spring. It belongs to Luis Vallejo (link below). The photo is by Miguel Krause

All Koyo Shears 30% to 40% off
Ends Sunday
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40% OFF

Satsuki Bonsai Shears by Koyo

Satsuki shears are often called Azalea Scissors (satsuki which means 5th month, refers to the type azaleas that bloom in May). This is an excellent tool for trimming buds and reaching into tight spots without damaging tender shoots and blossoms. The ideal bonsai tool for delicate cuts.

Was 39.95
SALE 23.95

25% OFF

Bonsai & All Purpose Scissors

Simply the best scissors/shears for the price anywhere. These all purpose Bonsai and garden scissors are our most popular tool. They are amazingly sharp, durable and handy bonsai & all-purpose scissors, and are good for almost everything. Amazing results for such a low price! We keep 3 or 4 in our our catch-all kitchen drawer and use them all the time. I also keep a couple on my bonsai bench, a couple more in my office and I've even used them to trim my beard and sideburns.

Was $12.95
SALE $9.70
Buy more and get much bigger discounts

25% OFF
Kiri Style Bonsai Shears by Roshi Tools
Kiri shears are one of our favorite all-around trimming tools. With it's extra reach it's a good compromise; combining most of the strength of the classic bonsai shear with some of the delicate control of the Satsuki shear. If the majority of your bonsai are on the small to medium size, you may find this is the perfect shear for you.

Was 34.95
SALE 26.20

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