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Bonsai Exhibition April 29 & 30
This traditional horticultural discipline began in China over a thousand years ago and was brought to Japan through the culture of Buddhist Monks and refined into what is known today as BONSAI, “a tree in a pot.” In essence, this discipline cultivates and trains young trees to become sculpturally mature expressions of each species being trained under skilled hands and eyes of a sensei.
Attendees will experience a stunning collection of bonsai specimens cultivated in our unique Sonoran Desert climate requiring skill and sensitivities to our environment. Visit with local sensei (teachers) and accredited bonsai masters, who will conduct styling demonstrations on desert specimens at 1:30 pm daily.
Demonstrations will illustrate the process and development of a beautifully designed bonsai tree, using both large and old raw materials. You will discover a variety of locally adapted species of trees on exhibit and for sale, such as ficus, elephant food, holly, pomegranate, crepe myrtle, citrus, juniper, cypress, boxwood, and more!
Hours for the event are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm both Saturday and Sunday. Parking is free. Admission to the gardens and exhibition is $15 for adults, $13 for students, seniors (62 years and up) & military, $8 children (4-17). Members can attend free.
The event will be held at the Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ e-mail for more info at: [email protected].
Join us to learn more about this unique horticultural discipline, and how we can ensure and sustain the Art of Bonsai for generations to come.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/1600303-0
