Stephen Jang Bonsai Hobbyist

Stephen Jang is an artist and bonsai hobbyist in San Mateo, California. Say hello
He has been working with bonsai for over 40 years.

Alberta Spruce bonsai, 30 years old

Alberta Spruce 30 years old

An evergreen coniferous, difficult to style, with needle-shaped leaves that hang downwards.

  • 白雲杉
  • Alberta Spruce (Picea Glauca)
  • In Training since 2023.
Bougainvillea bonsai, 30 years old

Bougainvillea 30 years old

A fast-growing, evergreen shrub with clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers.

  • 叶子花
  • Bougainvillea
  • In training since 2019.
California Juniper bonsai, 600 years old

California Juniper 600 years old

A hardy, drought-tolerant tree with twisting branches, bluish-green foliage, gray bark, and berry-like cones.

  • 加利福尼亚桧
  • California Juniper (Juniperus Californica)
  • In training since 2015.
Catlin Elm bonsai, 20 years old

Catlin Elm 20 years old

A compact, hardy tree featuring small, glossy leaves, fine branches, rugged bark, and elegant structure.

  • 卡特林榆
  • Catlin Elm (Ulmus parvifolia 'Catlin')
  • In training since 2024.
Chinese Elm bonsai, 60 years old

Chinese Elm 60 years old

A small, deciduous tree with fine, serrated leaves, smooth bark, and graceful branching.

  • 榆树
  • Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)
  • In training since 1999.
Coast Redwood bonsai, 40 years old

Coast Redwood 40 years old

Tall, evergreen tree with reddish bark, needle-like leaves, and rapid growth in coastal areas. Collected in Mendocino by Bob Simon and son Zack Simon

  • 紅杉
  • Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
  • In training since 2004.
Cork Bark Oak bonsai, 200 years old

Cork Bark Oak 200 years old

Medium-sized oak with thick, corky bark, leathery leaves, and produces acorns.

  • 西班牙栓皮栎
  • Cork Bark Oak (Quercus suber)
  • In training since 1994.
Cotoneaster bonsai, 30 years old

Cotoneaster 30 years old

Shrub with glossy leaves, small white flowers, and red berries, ideal for hedges or bonsai.

  • 栒子属
  • Cotoneaster
  • In training since 2004.
Dragon Hardy Orange Citrus bonsai, 15 years old

Dragon (Hardy Orange) Citrus 15 years old

Thorny shrub with trifoliate leaves, fragrant white flowers, and small, orange-like fruit.

  • Dragon (Hardy Orange) (Poncirus trifoliata)
  • In training since 2014.
Ficus Benjamina bonsai, 40 years old

Ficus Benjamina 40 years old

Elegant, weeping tree with glossy leaves, aerial roots, and smooth gray bark.

  • 垂叶榕
  • Ficus Benjamina (Ficus benjamina)
  • In training since 2005.
Ficus Benjamina bonsai, 50 years old

Ficus Benjamina 50 years old

Elegant, weeping tree with glossy leaves, aerial roots, and smooth gray bark.

  • 垂叶榕
  • Ficus Benjamina (Ficus benjamina)
  • In training since 2009.
Hokkaido Elm bonsai, 40 years old

Hokkaido Elm 40 years old

Dwarf elm variety with tiny leaves, dense branching, and rough, textured bark.

  • 北海道榆树
  • Hokkaido Elm (Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido')
  • In training since 2023.
Hinoki Cypress bonsai, 20 years old

Hinoki Cypress 20 years old

Slow-growing evergreen with fan-shaped foliage, soft green needles, and reddish-brown bark.

  • 日本扁柏
  • Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa)
  • In training since 2024.
Hinoki Cypress bonsai, 70 years old

Hinoki Cypress 70 years old

Slow-growing evergreen with fan-shaped foliage, soft green needles, and reddish-brown bark.

  • 日本扁柏
  • Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa)
  • In training since 1989.
Japanese Black Pine bonsai, 70 years old

Japanese Black Pine 70 years old

Hardy pine with dark green needles, rough bark, and distinct, twisted trunk structure.

  • 日本黑松
  • Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii)
  • In training since 2004.
Japanese White Pine bonsai, 20 years old

Japanese White Pine 20 years old

Imported from Japan

Graceful pine with soft blue-green needles, compact growth, and attractive white-gray bark.

  • 日本五葉松
  • Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora)
  • In training since 2019.
Kingsville Boxwood bonsai, 50 years old

Kingsville Boxwood 50 years old

Dense, slow-growing shrub with small leaves, ideal for bonsai or formal garden settings.

  • 金斯维尔黄杨木
  • Kingsville Boxwood (Buxus microphylla 'Compacta')
  • In training since 1995.
Korean Hornbeam bonsai, 150 years old

Korean Hornbeam 150 years old

Imported from Japan.

Deciduous tree with serrated leaves, smooth gray bark, and intricate branching.

  • 鹅耳枥
  • Korean Hornbeam (Carpinus turczaninowii)
  • In training since 2004.
Scott Pine bonsai, 20 years old

Scott Pine 20 years old

Hardy pine with twisted needles, orange-brown bark, and an upright, irregular growth habit.

  • 歐洲赤松
  • Scott Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
  • In training since 2024.
Sierra Juniper bonsai, 400 years old

Sierra Juniper 400 years old

Rugged evergreen with scale-like foliage, twisted trunk, and bluish-gray berries.

  • 塞拉杜松
  • Sierra Juniper (Juniperus occidentalis)
  • In training since 2000.
Japanese Maple bonsai, 60 years old

Japanese Maple 60 years old

Deciduous tree with deeply lobed leaves, vibrant fall colors, and smooth, elegant branches.

  • 鸡爪槭
  • Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
  • In training since 1994.
Azalea bonsai, 10 years old

Azalea 10 years old

Flowering shrub with vibrant blooms, leathery leaves, and dense, bushy growth.

  • 映山红
  • Azalea (Rhododendron (varies)
  • In training since 2024.
Deodar Cedar bonsai, 50 years old

Deodar cedar (Himalayan Cedar) 50 years old

Large evergreen with soft, bluish-green needles, graceful drooping branches, and conical shape.

  • 喜马拉雅雪松
  • Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
  • In training since 2025.