Plectranthus are a semi succulent that can be used as a bonsai or accent and they are very easy to keep, hold a good shape and propagate easily too. There are over 350 species of Plectranthus and the majority originate from areas of Africa, Madagascar, India and Australia to name a few and they belong… Read more »
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Accents @ the Exposition de Bonsai in France
Here is a photographic over view of some of the accents on display at the Exposition de Bonsai at Neuville-Saint-Rémy in France from the weekend of the 12th and 13th April 2014 for your enjoyment.
Forsythia as Bonsai
Forsythia are a stunning bonsai that are at their best this time of year due to the bright yellow flowers that signify the start of Spring. The flowers form before the leaves so you get the full advantage of being able to see the flowers without them being hidden underneath a full canopy of leaves…. Read more »
Bonsai on display at the Exposition de Bonsai in France
Here is another gallery of images from the Exposition de Bonsai in France on the weekend of the 12th and 13th April and you can see some of the stunning broadleaved and unusual bonsai tree species that were on display.
April tree of the month
Exposition De Bonsai Neuville-Saint-Remy
Bonsai Traders Association Show (Coventry)
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… Read more »
Chaenomeles as Bonsai
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
Bonsai in Spring
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… Read more »
Ian Bayliss donates bonsai trees
Ian Bayliss from Clevedon has kindly donated over 20 trees to the Club Members of Swindon and District Bonsai Society.
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