If you are looking for a great reference book on garden plants of Japan then look no further than for this exquisite volume with full colour photographic examples of the diverse range of
1st place, RA Malus, height 29 cm
2nd place, MP Acer, height 62cm
3rd place, DH Maple, height 33cm
This is one of the winning raffle prize bonsai trees from the Swindon Winter Image Show of 2013 a year on.
Acer palmatum Kiyohime Winter Show 2013 Raffle Prize
It was won by one of our own Swindon Bonsai Club Members and he has been working hard to improve the crown shape and development through
The Bonsai Traders Association held a very successful bonsai event at Sports Connexion in Ryton on Dunsmore in Coventry on Sunday 6th April as part of celebrating 21 years of Bonsai Exhibitions. Here are a few images from the event and some of the bonsai trees available for sale were excellent and have found new homes with Members of Swindon Bonsai Club already.
Chaenomeles as a bonsai (Shohin category)
Quince (Chaenomeles) originate from China and Japan and they are a common ornamental shrub which is used as a bonsai due to the showy flowers that bloom in Spring. There are a wide range of cultivars to choose from and the most commonly used as a bonsai is
Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba)
This is a fabulous time of year as it is the time when your deciduous trees start to push leaves and all trees start to increase their productivity after winter dormancy.
Prior to the full onset of Spring repotting should have taken place to root prune the trees and check the composition of the soil plus look for soil pests and replace
Field Maple donated by Ian Bayliss to Swindon Bonsai Club
Ian Bayliss from Clevedon has kindly donated over 20 trees to the Club Members of Swindon and District Bonsai Society.
The Japanese Persimmon is another great Mame bonsai as it packs a punch in a small form with bright orange fruits. It originates from China and is also called the Kaki Persimmon and Asian Persimmon.
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