Jack Hoover Bald Cypress “Knee” Bonsai – Guy Guidry Graft in a One-Of-A-Kind Handmade Hoover Pot
This is the kind of Bald Cypress you only see when a serious collection gets released.
We recently acquired most of Jack Hoover’s bonsai collection, and this tree is a perfect example of what made Jack’s material so special: bold, memorable trees paired with pottery you will never see anywhere else. This is not just a bonsai — it’s a complete composition as Jack envisioned it.
The foundation of this tree is a Bald Cypress “knee” collected 25+ years ago. The cypress was then grafted to the knee by Guy Guidry (renowned American bonsai artist, teacher, and collector based in Louisiana) over 15 years ago. That history matters, because you’re not buying “a cypress” — you’re buying decades of story, intention, and craftsmanship in one piece.
The knee base is the showstopper. It’s sculptural, ancient-looking, and full of natural movement and hollowing that gives instant age from across the yard. From that base, the trunk rises with authority, creating a tall, confident silhouette that will anchor a serious collection.
Seasonal note: Bald Cypress is deciduous. The warm rust-colored foliage you see is normal seasonal color while dormant. In the growing season it will push fresh green growth and completely change the mood of the tree.
And then there’s the pot. Jack’s collection is defined by his pottery — 100% unique, deeply collectible, and impossible to replace. We would love to keep this pot in our own collection, but it complements the tree perfectly, and the tree should stay exactly as Jack built it.
Highlights
- Bald Cypress “knee” collected 25+ years ago
- Grafted by Guy Guidry onto the collected knee
- From Jack Hoover’s bonsai collection – rare release
- One-of-a-kind handmade Jack Hoover pot (collector pottery)
- Massive visual impact with an “old tree” base and commanding silhouette
- Local pickup preferred due to weight (shipping may require pallet freight)
Dimensions
- Height: 38" (table to apex)
- Spread: 22"
- Pot: 17.5" handmade Jack Hoover pot
- Photography Date: February 10, 2026
- Ships From / Pickup Location: New England Bonsai Gardens (Bellingham, Massachusetts)
- Listing Note: The tree photographed is the exact tree being sold.
Local Pickup Preferred / Shipping Notes
This tree is heavy. We strongly prefer local pickup. If shipping is required, we’ve listed $250 as an initial shipping cost. After purchase, we will contact you to confirm the safest shipping method. If this tree needs to ship on a pallet, the shipping cost may change based on destination and freight requirements.
The tree you see is the exact tree you’ll receive. If you’d like additional photos or a quick call to discuss shipping/pickup logistics, please reach out before purchasing.
If you’d like more information and/or pictures, please inquire prior to purchasing.
*** This is an expensive Bonsai. We've likely been watering, fertilizing, pruning, and weeding this tree for a long time. Once this tree leaves our facility, watering, fertilizing, etc is beyond our control. If you buy this bonsai, we assume you're a responsible person and that you know what you are purchasing. THEREFORE - The Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Bonsai Outlet makes no warranties once the Product leaves our nursery. All One-Of-A-Kind Trees are listed AND sold “as is”. Sales are considered final. No refunds or exchanges will be offered in any instance. Bonsai Outlet assumes no responsibility for the health and welfare of the products after they leave our nursery. Please ask care questions prior to buying, if you are unsure.
Learning Resources and Bonsai Tree Care Guides:
Bonsai trees are not all the same - and neither is their care. Read our specific care sheets for individual bonsai species. Read the Bonsai Care Guides
Shipping Bonsai Trees:
Bonsai trees are generally shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid having them stay in the boxes for any extra time over the weekends.
Shipping Non-Tree Items
All non-bonsai items such as bonsai pots and bonsai supplies are shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment. Most orders are shipped either the same day or the next day, depending on the time of day the order is received.
Important Guidelines:
** We cannot ship to a FPO, APO, P.O. Box or to locations in Alaska, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere internationally.
** All Bonsai are shipped direct from the nursery and may ship separately from other items purchased via the Bonsai Outlet.
** If extreme weather is expected, we may delay shipping your Bonsai tree to guarantee a healthy arrival; in such a case we will contact you. We are shipping living trees and must be conscious of the temperature conditions to the delivery address, as well as, while in transit. That said, we reserve the right to hold the tree(s) to guarantee a healthy delivery. We will Hold Your Tree Until It is Safe to Ship.
