Founded in 1965, our members share an appreciation and great enthusiasm
for the ancient art of bonsai design and care.
The San Diego Bonsai Club is open to all who share this enthusiasm.
You are invited to our next meeting and we hope you will join us
in learning more about the exciting art of bonsai.
for the ancient art of bonsai design and care.
The San Diego Bonsai Club is open to all who share this enthusiasm.
You are invited to our next meeting and we hope you will join us
in learning more about the exciting art of bonsai.
Next Club Meeting: Sunday, December 14, 2025
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Annual Christmas Themed
Bonsai Tree Contest Bring your favorite bonsai to the December 14th Club meeting and deck it out for the Holidays! Prizes? Did someone say we had prizes for the fan favorite trees?
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Special Guest: Andrew Robson
Trident Maple Madness Andrew will travel down from Portland, Oregon to present his lecture on Kabudachi Clump Construction. Kabudachi is a Japanese term for a bonsai style featuring three or more trunks that grow from a single root base, creating a single, fused clump. Andrew is past president of the Portland Bonsai Society and regularly exhibits at the Portland Japanese Garden. He completed a 3 year apprenticeship with Michale Hagedorn, after graduating from Yale University. Visit his website for more information about Andrew, his bonsai and his garden, Rakuyo-en: https://www.rakuyobonsai.com/ 
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Mark Edgar presentation
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Pavilion Artistry: Dennis Wagner and five supervisors add bamboo fountain
SDBC Bonsai CollectionsThe club owns two bonsai collections. They are maintained by club members.
Golden State Bonsai FederationSan Diego Bonsai Club is a member of the Golden State Bonsai Federation which includes clubs through out California. GSBF offers quarterly Zoom lectures. About a week before the event, SDBC will send out an email to our members with instruction on how to log into the lecture.
For more information on everything bonsai in California, including the three beautiful bonsai collections, visit the GSBF web site. |
Note for membersAre you aware that one of the perks of being a member of the San Diego Bonsai Club is having access to the knowledge of more senior members? Members can arrange for private one-on-one or small group lessons with a club expert.
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