Aloha and welcome to

 FUKUBONSAI.COM

the combined website of the Fuku-Bonsai certified export nursery,  the website

of the 501(3)(c) non-profit Mid-Pacific Bonsai Foundation, and the project site for:

"MAKING THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII AN INTERNATIONAL BONSAI MECCA!

---

 

Easy-care high-quality, high-value TRUE INDOOR BONSAI™; the  most

successful gift bonsai for anyone, anywhere who can grow houseplants!

"Premium gifts made on the Big Island of Hawaii and shipped via

FedEx to all 50 states! Satisfaction and safe arrival guaranteed!"

 

 Phone in credit card orders to (808) 982-9880  or email us if you have

questions or need help with our products. 

 

          APRIL 2013 MESSAGE:   Aloha! Fuku-Bonsai and Mid-Pacific Bonsai Foundation partnered to issue the monthly email JOURNAL OF TROPICAL & TRUE INDOOR BONSAI™!Our two organizations are committed to preserve, promote, and educate and this is the first fully vertically integrated resource of educational information, a certified source of the specific plants in the articles, and personalized assistance!  You are invited to become a member of the Mid-Pacific Bonsai Foundation and apply to become a member of the True Indoor Bonsai Study Group to learn and later teach!  Our goal is to have qualified instructors in every state and region!  You're invited to join us!   

                 THIS IS A MAJOR NEW UNIQUE WAY TO LEARN (OR TEACH) A FORM OF BONSAI THAT ANYONE, ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES WHO CAN GROW HOUSEPLANTS CAN BE SUCCESSFUL!  Please help us to promote the Journal by forwarding the link to anyone interested. 

                 YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN THE MID-PACIFIC BONSAI FOUNDATION! Fuku-Bonsai pioneered True Indoor Bonsai since 1962.  Whereas traditional Japanese temperate climate outdoor bonsai is extremely difficult with a very low success rate, Fuku-Bonsai's TRUE INDOOR BONSAI are the most successful gift bonsai for anyone, anywhere who can grow house plants!  They are grown indoors year-around and outdoors whenever night temperatures exceed 50°F.  Annual membership is just $12 and everyone is invited to become a member, to get access to special plant and workshop materials, and to obtain assistance! Go to MID-PACIFIC BONSAI FOUNDATION

10% OFF all HAWAIIAN LAVA PLANTINGS

20% OFF all CUSTOM COLLECTION!

(Sale starts April 21 and ends May 21, 2013

--- JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER'S DAY!)

 

                    ~~~David W. Fukumoto, president & founder, Fuku-Bonsai and Journal editor

                           email:  david.f@fukubonsai.com   

     You are cordially invited to join the True Indoor Bonsai "FAST-TRACK STUDY GROUP!"  Start by ordering three Introductory Workshop Packages and make a pre-report when you receive them with any questions.  Submit a photo repot when you complete the first and receive a critique.  Do the second and do better and by the time you complete three, you should be comfortable enough to teach beginners.  Try the more difficult 1:10 Project workshop packages that train you to raise your standards to create exceptional bonsai.  Graduate to Intermediate Workshop II with greater difficulty and older plants and to Advanced Workshop III with still greater difficulty and plants already 10 to 15 years or older in training!  Fuku-Bonsai and Mid-Pacific Bonsai Foundation has formed an educational and support system to compress the learning curve and supply the highest potential prepared bonsai stock and semi-trained bonsai that is the most successful and easiest way to learn (and teach) bonsai.  For more information, contact David W. Fukumoto at david.f@fukubonsai.com  

    

FOR MORE

INFORMATION

            

 

TRUE INDOOR BONSAI

 (Scroll down below the mail order section for links to the extensive educational editorial sections.) 

2013 GIFT LIST #1; HAWAIIAN LAVA PLANTINGS!       

       Our most popular gift items combining a pre-trained durable houseplant with attractive sculptural lava that are great for home and offices.  These are slow-growing, easy-care, and the most successful gift bonsai for anyone who can grow houseplants! Starting from $24.95 + $12 shipping.

FREE SHIPPING WHEN 3 OR MORE OF ANY MIX OF TRUE INDOOR

 BONSAI OR MICRO-LOBSTERS ARE SENT TO THE SAME ADDRESS!

MORE HAWAIIAN LAVA PLANTING INFORMATION

2013 GIFT LIST #2; PREMIUM POTTED BONSAI!

        These have larger root systems for more vigorous growth and are ideal for those wanting to train bonsai. Potted and semi-trained in unique "Sumo," "Roots," and "Hawaiian Dragon" styling! Starting from $39.95 + $12 shipping. INCLUDES OUTSTANDING PLANT + CONVERSION KIT WORKSHOP PACKAGES!

FREE SHIPPING WHEN 3 OR MORE OF ANY MIX OF TRUE INDOOR

 BONSAI OR MICRO-LOBSTERS ARE SENT TO THE SAME ADDRESS!

***  Go to INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP PACKAGE

2013 GIFT LIST #3; WORKSHOPS & SUPPLIES

        Workshop success is assured with quality Fuku-Bonsai components and an outstanding handbook!   Professionally pre-trained prepared bonsai stock, attractive pot, and our unique True Indoor Bonsai Soil make this ideal for beginners, for botanical garden classes or for casual instructors interested in teaching high-success bonsai. And if you need help, we're just an email or phone call away! Starting from $24.95 + $12 shipping.  Special quantity discounts!

FREE SHIPPING WHEN 3 OR MORE OF ANY MIX OF TRUE INDOOR

 BONSAI OR MICRO-LOBSTERS ARE SENT TO THE SAME ADDRESS!

ORDERING INFORMATION

       It's getting easier!  Fill out the order form.  Print and mail with check to Fuku-Bonsai. Or, "SUBMIT" then request a PayPal Invoice, or go straight to PayPal to authorize payment.  OR,  PHONE IN YOUR ORDER TO (808) 982-9880. WE ACCEPT MASTERCARD, VISA, AND DISCOVER CREDIT CARDS!  We ship every week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday via 48-hour Federal Express delivery with satisfaction and safe arrival guaranteed!  For more information or for assistance, please phone us at (808) 982-9880 or email sales@fukubonsai.com

LIMITED QUANTITIES!   

Early reservations recommended for corporate orders!

QUANTITY DISCOUNTS

         Ideal gifts for any occasion and used in quantity in many ways including restaurant, wedding, or party centerpieces, corporate gifts,  incentive convention and meeting amenities, promotion, prizes, etc. Save by having all shipped to one address, but if desired, we'll ship a lot of individual gifts to all parts of the US! 

CUSTOM COLLECTION  

         Our older "cream of the crop!" Over the past several years we have developed a more effective Custom Collection strategy to improve both the quality and the quantity to be available.  We recommend that purchasers of our Custom Collection have prior successful experience with our True Indoor Bonsai or that they are experienced bonsai growers. We recommend that those who have never grown bonsai before consider purchasing our younger plants first to gain the needed experience and confidence to be able to maintain and improve these trees.

 

"SUMO" CUSTOM COLLECTION   individual photos and prices

"ROOTS" CUSTOM COLLECTION    individual photos and prices

"HAWAIIAN DRAGON" CUSTOM COLLECTION   individual photos and prices

 

We grow trees in three primary design concepts:   SUMO,  ROOTS, and HAWAIIAN DRAGONS with occasional variations including taller upright rock plantings.  If you are looking for high-quality bonsai please inquire if trees photoed are available to request styling and price ranges for quotations. NEW CUSTOM COLLECTION PHOTOS RECENTLY POSTED!

PACKING & UNPACKING

        Fuku-Bonsai guarantees satisfaction and safe arrival. Our outstanding packing system pays as much attention to detail as growing our plants!  This large bonsai in a 25"x15"x2" rectangular pot was safely shipped.

FUKU-BONSAI COLD WEATHER SHIPPING POLICY

      We ship to destinations in which the LOW temperatures (as reported by www.weather.com) are above freezing (32°F).  We recommend that parcels be sent to business addresses  that allow this and will keep the carton in a warm area.  We use insulated packing materials and shipping heat packs in borderline situations and send confirmation of shipping when email addresses are given that include the Federal Express tracking number to allow you to track your shipment.  Upon receiving the confirmation and tracking number, customers can call their local FedEx station and arrange to pick up the parcel rather than subject it to cold damage. Fuku-Bonsai guarantees satisfaction and safe arrival but requests customer assistance for win-win results!   

to the largest TRUE INDOOR BONSAI™ informational resource!

 

ENTER MAJOR SECTIONS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PORTALS:

 

    "POPULAR BONSAI; the most successful bonsai anywhere for anyone who can grow houseplants; GREAT FOR GIFTS!"  

         A portal page about the development of a new form of bonsai that makes bonsai very easy and successful.  It starts with the most proven durable houseplant that is ideal for bonsai;  adds a huge amount of professional training to add character, and teaches how to get this plant to grow and flourish anywhere in the United States!  Bonsai is no longer only for the elite!

 HOW TO BUY BONSAI!

         Since beginning bonsai in 1962, Fuku-Bonsai president and founder David Fukumoto has largely focused on teaching bonsai.  Fuku-Bonsai is the result of his student's need for the right starter plant that can thrive for them.  He saw the need to offer "prepared bonsai stock with character" and now Fuku-Bonsai produces the most successful gift bonsai for anyone who can grow houseplants. It's just common sense and hard work and this portal section explains why Fuku-Bonsai's True Indoor Bonsai are successful.

TRAINING TRUE INDOOR BONSAI™    THERE REALLY ARE NO SECRETS!  This section provides most answers  . . . how to create optimum growth  . . .  possible causes of problems and what to do   . . . training techniques! 

 

 THIS IS THE PLACE TO START TO LEARN TRUE INDOOR BONSAI! 

AN EVOLUTION TO TRUE INDOOR BONSAI!

        Outdoor temperate trees are beautiful but are impossible for most people because they need a very high level of skill and must be grown outdoors.  Most want to grow them indoors but they can't because these trees are not houseplants.  Fuku-Bonsai pioneered the growing of houseplants since 1962 and trademarked "TRUE INDOOR BONSAI™" to differentiate from those who misrepresent high-light tropical bonsai as "INDOOR BONSAI."

THE BASICS OF FUKU-BONSAI STYLING!

       "Bonsai" is like "painting" and is an art, craft, and hobby.  Learning to grow trees vigorously and the training techniques to steadily improve them are very doable. It's possible to take painting lessons from masters for many years but in the end, to be a bonsai trainer, you need to be able to develop a vision as to what you want to create!  Designing bonsai is the greatest challenge and in this new portal section, we'll lay out the basics of what we do,  have done,  and show progress toward new directions!

FUKU-BONSAI WORKSHOPS!

       Most who want to learn bonsai want or need to grow them indoors and Fuku-Bonsai's True Indoor Bonsai are ideal. The workshop materials feature professionally prepared stock with a lot of character, attractive containers, a unique fast-draining soil, and an outstanding handbook. We supply and serve as a resource for casual or group instructors. THE INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP PACKAGE IS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL WAY TO LEARN, GROW, OR TEACH BONSAI! 

 

 

LEARNING AND TEACHING TRUE INDOOR BONSAI!

A new portal page for the True Indoor Bonsai Study Groups who want to learn either the standard Introductory Workshops or the special new 1:10 Project Workshops being developed. 

HAWAIIAN TROPICAL OUTDOOR BONSAI!

        Bonsai has an ancient history but there's been dramatic changes in the last 25 years!  This portal includes extensive information on Hawaiian tropical outdoor bonsai. Hawaii plays an international role in promoting bonsai as a hobby and as a bridge to international friendship and peace. It is a leader in tropical bonsai and now training its fifth generation.

LEARNING FROM NATURE

        True Indoor Bonsai are celebrations of mature tropical trees.  These multiple apex-arched branched structures are introduced with simpler forms that become increasingly complex to allow understanding of the exotic shapes of rainforest banyans!

BONSAIHUNK + FUKU-BONSAI!

        Jerry Meislik of Montana is an unusual fellow that follows the beat of a different drummer! He loves tropical bonsai but lives near the Canadian border. He's made a number of contributions to this website. There's a lot to learn from him and by setting up this portal his items are kept together!

RON DAVIS + FUKU-BONSAI!

         Ron is also from Montana and has visited several times.  One visit resulted in an article published in the American Bonsai Society Journal.  He's written several articles for the website and he's taking on a major new challenge and promises to provide updates.  So this portal will keep his items together!

DEAN LEE - Future Dragon Master!

        Dean is a high-energy doer who loves the challenge of the dragons.  It's the most difficult of all of our stylings and that's what may be making it attractive. He's agreed to share his progress.

RYAN CHANG - on Hawaii's Bonsai Fast-Track!

        Ryan is another young man in a hurry who's not afraid to make mistakes as he goes.  He's really excited and is moving very fast!

RUSS MANN - Montana's Fast-Track II!

         Within two weeks, Russ ordered, received and completed three Introductory Workshops Packages, assisted in pioneering two new training concepts, and even did a "redo" when there was a communication glitch!

THE PENJING OF CHINA! 

        Penjing arrived in Hawaii over 200 years ago but has been less popular. The art and philosophy of the aristocrats are closer to American values and penjing has played a major role at Fuku-Bonsai! This section discussed ancient Chinese philosophy and training techniques that are very applicable to Hawaii and American values.

THE BONSAI OF JAPAN!

       Japanese Bonsai came to Hawaii over 125 years ago with immigrants who came to work in the plantations and stayed to build a better life. There early tropical efforts with Japanese temperate climate plants had modest success and a Hawaiian-Japanese hybrid form of bonsai has emerged.

FUKU-BONSAI'S 1:10 PROJECT

        BONSAI IN POTS 1/10TH AS DEEP AS THEY ARE WIDE!  Most beginners start with deep pots.  By potting into shallow containers, we set a new standard to upgrade our educational collection and to teach newest staff advanced techniques from the start!

THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII!

        We invite you to visit Fuku-Bonsai in Kurtistown on the Big Island of Hawaii!  It's the largest and slowest of the Hawaiian Islands to develop. It's still the laid back paradise and the best kept secret!  We've chosen to live here and are committed to living and preserving the Spirit of Aloha for our visitors and ourselves. In this section, we'll share some of the special places to see and activities to do.  Information about Fuku-Bonsai's Big Island Authorized Retailer Program and Introductory Workshop Package information and assistance. TAKE A BONSAI WORKSHOP AS A HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR HAWAIIAN VACATION! 

ABOUT FUKU-BONSAI

        The Fukumoto family hobby began with training a houseplant in 1962 to become a life-long passion,   a backyard nursery to provide prepared bonsai stock for adult education classes, the first Hawaiian certified export nursery in 1973, and now the producer of the most successful gift bonsai and workshop packages shipping nationally!

MID-PACIFIC BONSAI FOUNDATION WEBSITE HOMEPAGE

         An IRS tax-exempt 501(3)(c) non-profit foundation to exhibit, research, educated, promote and perpetuate the art and culture of bonsai; to be the custodian of memorial bonsai in the Hawaii State Bonsai Repository, to serve as the liaison with the community, and to create international friendships through bonsai.  Co-sponsor of the Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center and host of Bonsai Days on the second Saturday of each month. YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN US!  Members will receive monthly email newsletters beginning January 2013 and other assistance regarding TROPICAL AND TRUE INDOOR BONSAI.

A PROJECT JOINTLY LED BY FUKU-BONSAI AND MID-PACIFIC BONSAI FOUNDATION

MAKING THE BIG ISLAND AN INTERNATIONAL BONSAI MECCA!  

          Hawaii has the longest bonsai history in the English speaking world and has been an international leader that helped to create "International Bonsai" and in developing "Tropical Bonsai" as an easier form of outdoor bonsai, and the innovator in creating "True Indoor Bonsai™"  the most successful gift bonsai for anyone, anywhere who can grow houseplants!  This project will create a major bonsai resource for visitors to the Big Island of Hawaii!

LINKS!

SPECIAL, BONSAI & GARDEN LINKS

        The World of Bonsai continues to grow, diversify, hybridize, and innovate. There were four waves:   Japanese bonsai, Chinese penjing, Tropical (outdoor) bonsai, and Fuku-Bonsai's True Indoor Bonsai.  The links will lead you to some of the better bonsai websites.

              © 1999,  2000,  2001,  2002,  2003,  2004,  2005,  2006,  2007,  2008,  2009,  2010,  2011,  2012, 2013    Fuku-Bonsai Inc and Mid-Pacific Bonsai Foundation.  Permission to reproduce a single page or a single photo is permitted for non-commercial usage provided www.fukubonsai.com website credit is given.  All other rights reserved. 

                PRIVACY STATEMENT.  Fuku-Bonsai collects names, city and state, and e-mail addresses only for the FBnews from order forms, the guest book at the Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center, and those who specifically request to be on our newsletter mailing list.  Fuku-Bonsai will not sell, trade, or make public e-mail addresses. To remove, reply with "remove" as a subject. THE FUKU-BONSAI WEBSITE DOES NOT UTILIZE ANY "COOKIES".  

                THIS IS A JOINT WEBSITE OF FUKU-BONSAI INC.,  THE 501(3)(C) NON-PROFIT MID-PACIFIC BONSAI FOUNDATION, AND THE JOINT PROJECT: "MAKING THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII AN INTERNATIONAL BONSAI MECCA!"

                In the past,  Fuku-Bonsai underwrote 99% of all expenses.  As we move into the future, Fuku-Bonsai will increasingly focus on creating the finest quality and best value TRUE INDOOR BONSAI™ products.  Mid-Pacific Bonsai Foundation will assume greater overall educational responsibilities including TROPICAL BONSAI information. Mid-Pacific Bonsai Foundation will one day be the largest Fuku-Bonsai stockholder and will increasingly oversee career Fuku-Bonsai managers and staff as part of the post-Fukumoto succession plan.

               This website will steadily be redesigned at time permits by David Fukumoto and Barry Blackburn.  If you have suggestions or can assist, please contact David at david.f@fukubonsai.com