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 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, 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.
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
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.
As part of the Bonsai Exposition, the trees were judged and here are the award winners from the show. Congratulations to all who entered and also it was good to see some many trees on display.
Sunday 24th April 2016– South Staffordshire Bonsai Show
@Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midland B15 3TR
Open from 10.30 until 4.00pm
The main show trees at the exposition were of a range of styles, species and displays including shohin, mame, chuhin and some very large bonsai too.
There was a good selection of bonsai traders at the Bonsai Exposition in Neuville-saint-Rémy in France this weekend. Some beautiful bonsai pots, bonsai trees and other bonsai sundries were on sale.