Australian Plants as Bonsai Study Group

The Australian Plants as Bonsai Study Group is one of over 20 such Groups whose aims are to further knowledge about the cultivation, propagation and conservation of Australian plants. This group has been in operation since 2001 and operates by gathering and sharing information amongst its members mainly through regular newsletters.

The specific aims of the Australian Plants as Bonsai Study Group are to:

• Determine which species are grown as bonsai,
• Determine the horticultural characteristics of each species,
• Determine the horticultural requirements of each species,
• Explore the artistic and aesthetic qualities of species,
• Publish information to help people grow and enjoy Australian plants as bonsai.

Members of the Group are mainly keen amateurs with no formal horticultural or botanical knowledge, although a number of professionals in those fields also participate. As in all study groups, the members' work is mainly carried out in their own homes and gardens and in their own spare time.

Left: Banksia integrifolia. Right: Banksia serrata. Photos: Australian Plants as Bonsai Study Group

Australian Plants as Bonsai Study Group Website

A website for the group has been established. It provides further information about joining the group and includes a photo gallery and a range of articles extracted from the Study Group's newsletters. The website can be found at the link below.