The tree was purchased in 1994 and cultivated for several years.
It was styled for the first time in 1998 during a workshop.
The final restyling was done in January 1999 and the tree
was potted into a handmade container by Certre' of Treviso, Italy.
Mr. Maggioni has studied at the Studio Botanico of
noted bonsai artist, Salvatore Liporace.
Mr. Maggioni calls his winner "Ballet Dancer"