Take a Closer Look at Mark Passerrello’s Bonsai Garden and How He Cares for the Plants

A juniper with its roots trained to grow over a rock, from the bonsai collection of Mark Passerrello (Photo by Tim Johnson)

A juniper with its roots trained to grow over a rock, from the bonsai collection of Mark Passerrello (Photo by Tim Johnson)

Mark Passerrello prunes the foliage of an elm to maintain its diminutive size. (Photo by Tim Johnson)

Mark Passerrello grows 35 finished bonsai and dozens of starts along rustic tables in his Westerville backyard. (Photo by Tim Johnson)

Smooth leaf elms arranged in a grove to resemble a miniature forestland (Photo by Tim Johnson)

The elephant bush is one of Mark Passerrello’s favorite specimens for its ease of care and interesting backstory from its native South Africa. (Photo by Tim Johnson)

Mark Passerrello fashioned an elevated swivel table to prune his bonsai. (Photo by Tim Johnson)

Juniper trained in a striking asymmetrical design (Photo by Tim Johnson)

Mark Passerrello appreciates the cultural aspect of bonsai. (Photo by Tim Johnson)