Solent Bonsai Society
Founded 1978 Hon President - Peter Chan from Herons Bonsai
English Elm
Elms make stately trees and until the
advent of Dutch Elm disease were a major feature of our countryside.
They are a typically English bonsai tree and so are a rarity.
As a bonsai they are usually grown as an formal upright as they
cannot be grown contrary to their natural habits.
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Competitions
The Club runs competitions for members
which are judged by members every month.
These are the Tree of the Month. the Style of the Month
and the Novice of the Month.
Tree of the Month.
Each month a particular type of tree e.g. Juniper is chosen to be
displayed by members and
points are awarded for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Style of the Month
Each month a style e.g. Cascade is chosen to be displayed by members and
points are awarded
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
The points for these two competitions are added together
and the winner receives a silver trophy
in the shape of our badge and a voucher to spend at Herons Bonsai.
The second placed will also receive a Herons Bonsai voucher.
Novice of the Month
This competition is open to any member who is still learning the
art of Bonsai and beginners.
Any tree may de displayed and the winner received a voucher to spend at
Dai-ichi Bonsai.
TOM & SOM Programme
Results 2007
Results 2008