View this selection of videos highlighting Bob Shimon and Mendocino Coast Bonsai.

A Man Among Giants | Collecting Redwood Trees for Bonsai with Bob Shimon

Video produced by Refined Roots.

This film follows legendary redwood collector Bob Shimon along California’s rugged Mendocino Coast — a pioneer whose work has helped shape the landscape of native tree collecting for bonsai in the United States. Over several days in the field and in his garden, I had the chance to witness firsthand the scale, patience, and vision behind one of America’s most iconic collectors.

Tour the Mendocino Coast Bonsai Nursery with Bob Shimon.

Video produced by Baiko-en Bonsai.

In this episode, we travel to the beautiful coastal retreat of Mendocino, California, to visit the backyard bonsai nursery of Bob Shimon. Bob has been a fixture in the California bonsai scene for years, known especially for his work with yamadori pygmy cypress and California redwoods.

As a long-time collector and vendor, Bob is a familiar face at both major and local bonsai conventions throughout the west coast. His nursery is a reflection of decades of experience and dedication to the art of bonsai in California.