Yearly Archives: 2016

Bonsai @ The Malvern Show

John Trott had another success at the three counties show, held at Malvern 4th to the 8th May. He won a gold medal with a very good display of his trees. Despite the marquee being flooded the show was a great event and attracted many visitors, some of them went home with a bonsai. For more… Read more »

Ficus microcarpa

Ficus microcarpa is a great species for bonsai and a firm favourite for indoor use in the UK from a tropical species that copes with being cared for indoors as it needs to warmth.

Winning trees @Wessex Bonsai Show 2016

Congratulations to all those who entered their bonsai trees into the Open Competition at the Wessex Show on Sunday 1st May, there were some superb trees in the competition and it was a fun day.

Wessex Bonsai Show 2016

This year was another great Bonsai show hosted by Wessex Bonsai Society on the 1st May 2016. The Open competition had a good level of entries, and it was fun to enter and be part of the day. There was a lot of discussion and a very friendly atmosphere throughout the day and refreshments on… Read more »

Fraxinus hupehensis

Fraxinus hupehensis is a species that is not commonly used in the UK as bonsai but Fraxinus excelsior is often seen which is native to the UK. It was also interesting whilst trying to discover more information about Fraxinus hupehensis that one was sold by the well known auction house of Sotherby’s!     

Glyptostrobus pensilis

Glyptostrobus pensilis or otherwise known as the Chinese swamp cypress was a great find at the BCI Convention in China as a bonsai. It makes a stunning tree in its natural environment but also an impressive bonsai too.

Ikebana @ Bonsai Exposition 2016

Ikebana, floral displays and points of interest from the Bonsai Exposition in France. There were some extra elements of interest around the whole show with small corner displays, and the central stage had a large display of Japanese items.

Surrey Heath Bonsai Show

Sunday 8th May – Surrey Heath Bonsai Show @Lord Pirbright Hall, The Green, Pirbright, Surrey. GU24 0JE Admission £2/£1 Open from 10.00am until 4pm Contact: Chris Rhodes 01276 20893 E-mail: rhodes163@googlemail.com

Orchids @ Bonsai Exposition 2016

There were some stunning Orchids at the Bonsai Exposition in France and the overall display was a floral delight. Here are some of the orchids that were on display.