Bonsai & Bonsai Supply Vendors
Below are places where you can buy bonsai, bonsai supplies, and bonsai raw material in San Diego and in the Los Angeles area. Additionally, we have included several online vendors. If you know of others, please let us know using the contact form. Phone ahead or check the vendor's website open times as many bonsai nurseries are closed certain days. Several are by appointment only as noted below. Do not forget, we have tools and supplies available for purchase at regular club meetings, and twice a year many members sell bonsai and pre-bonsai at our shows in Balboa Park. (Note: This list is not actively curated so if you have any comments or updates kindly inform the webmaster.)
Anderson's La Costa Nursery starter plants, pots, potting mix components
400 La Costa Ave, Encinitas 92024 map
760-753-3153
400 La Costa Ave, Encinitas 92024 map
760-753-3153
Armstrong Garden Center starter trees, finished trees, pots
Several locations in San Diego County, see website.
Several locations in San Diego County, see website.
A-1 Soils Hanson Aggregates potting mix components (scoria, decomposed granite, pumic, etc.) at excellent prices.
Note: You load the materials yourself. There is a minimum charge ($18 plus tax as of this writing) so bring a friend to split the cost unless you need a whole lot. Bring containers that you will be able to lift when filled, a dust mask, and possibly a small shovel. Bring sifters if you want to shift before you load as scoria and decomposed granite will contain a lot of dust. Keep in mind that sifting will take some time. Check in and pay at the office first. A hardhat is required in the yard so bring one of those too if you have it or borrow one at the office.
12560 Highway 67
Lakeside, CA 92040 (exit SR-67 at Slaughterhouse Canyon Rd) map
858-547-2141 (Call to confirm availability)
Note: You load the materials yourself. There is a minimum charge ($18 plus tax as of this writing) so bring a friend to split the cost unless you need a whole lot. Bring containers that you will be able to lift when filled, a dust mask, and possibly a small shovel. Bring sifters if you want to shift before you load as scoria and decomposed granite will contain a lot of dust. Keep in mind that sifting will take some time. Check in and pay at the office first. A hardhat is required in the yard so bring one of those too if you have it or borrow one at the office.
12560 Highway 67
Lakeside, CA 92040 (exit SR-67 at Slaughterhouse Canyon Rd) map
858-547-2141 (Call to confirm availability)
Briggs Tree Company nothing really "bonsai" but you can find some interesting, mature plants to use
1111 Poinsettia Avenue, Vista, CA 92081 map
8248 Via Urner Way, Bonsall, CA 92003 map
1111 Poinsettia Avenue, Vista, CA 92081 map
8248 Via Urner Way, Bonsall, CA 92003 map
Canyon Pottery doesn't really have "bonsai" pots but you may find something suitable
8575 Aero Dr, San Diego 92123 map
858-279-2600
8575 Aero Dr, San Diego 92123 map
858-279-2600
Evergreen Nursery nothing really "bonsai" but you can find some interesting, mature plants to use
13650 Carmel Valley Rd, San Diego CA 92130 map
3231 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside CA 92054 map
9708 Flinn Springs Road, El Cajon, CA 92021 map
13650 Carmel Valley Rd, San Diego CA 92130 map
3231 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside CA 92054 map
9708 Flinn Springs Road, El Cajon, CA 92021 map
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply Turface MVP in 50 pound bags
Several locations in San Diego County, see website
Several locations in San Diego County, see website
Fred A. Miyahara Bonsai & Design aesthetic Japanese black pine pruning, Japanese garden consultation, bonsai, bonsai service
(see website)
(see website)
KRC Rock rocks
Several locations in San Diego county (see website).
Several locations in San Diego county (see website).
Kuma Nursery (Cindy Read) pots, beginner & intermediate stock, soil, stones, classes, etc.
1131 Pepper Dr, El Cajon 92021 map
619-504-5591
By Appointment
1131 Pepper Dr, El Cajon 92021 map
619-504-5591
By Appointment
Mey Lee Imports pots, small stands, some tools, mudmen
7655 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite 503, San Diego CA 92111 map
(858)569-1628
7655 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite 503, San Diego CA 92111 map
(858)569-1628
Nazim Colak, Nazland LLC Bonsai services, bonsai and pre-bonsai sales, tree pruning, consultation and design of Japanese gardens (Since 1991)
San Marcos
nazimcolak@yahoo.com
San Marcos
nazimcolak@yahoo.com
San Diego Bonsai Supplies (Tim Hua) pots, tools, soil components (scoria, pumice, akadama)
5255 University Ave, San Diego CA 92105 map
(619)583-2888
M-F 8:30am-5pm, Sat 8:30am-noon
5255 University Ave, San Diego CA 92105 map
(619)583-2888
M-F 8:30am-5pm, Sat 8:30am-noon
Sunshine Gardens nothing really "bonsai" but you can find some interesting, mature plants
622 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas 92024 map
760-436-3244
622 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas 92024 map
760-436-3244
North of San Diego
Chikugo-En
18110 S. Western Ave, Gardena 90248 map
Hours are usually (call ahead): Sat 9:30-4:00 Sun 9:30-3:30, Mon thru Fri. appt. only
310-323-4011
18110 S. Western Ave, Gardena 90248 map
Hours are usually (call ahead): Sat 9:30-4:00 Sun 9:30-3:30, Mon thru Fri. appt. only
310-323-4011
Kimura Bonsai & Landscape (Bob Pressler)
30535 Hasley Canyon Road, Castaic, CA 91384 map
818-343-4090 (By appointment only)
www.kimurabonsainursery.com
30535 Hasley Canyon Road, Castaic, CA 91384 map
818-343-4090 (By appointment only)
www.kimurabonsainursery.com
West American Import Export June and David Nguy, instruction, tools, soil, akadama, pots
4207 Walnut Ave, Chino 91710 map
714-914-7001
4207 Walnut Ave, Chino 91710 map
714-914-7001
Far North of San Diego
Online
When ordering live plants online, keep in mind shipping time. It may be worth paying for expedited shipping to minimize the time spent in transit.
Art of the Diaza
Bonsai stands and custom-made bonsai stands by Jerry Braswell
Bonsai stands and custom-made bonsai stands by Jerry Braswell
Bonsai Tonight
Tools, instruction, supplies, books
Tools, instruction, supplies, books
Brussel's Bonsai
Finished trees, supplies
Finished trees, supplies
Dallas Bonsai
Pots, supplies, no plant shipping to CA
Pots, supplies, no plant shipping to CA
Eastern Leaf
Finished trees, pots, stands, supplies
Finished trees, pots, stands, supplies
eBay
Can be an interesting source for stands, pots, plants, etc. However, buyer beware.
Can be an interesting source for stands, pots, plants, etc. However, buyer beware.
Evergreen Gardenworks
Harder to find bonsai starter plants
Harder to find bonsai starter plants
Facebook Auction Site: 99 Cent Bonsai
Items in this auction are intended to have a retail value of less than $75 although bidding may cause them to go higher. Great place to find nice bonsai pots. You will need to put in a access request for this group on Facebook. They do this so they can remove people who do not play by the auction rules. Read the rules at the top of the group's Facebook page for a description of how it works.
Items in this auction are intended to have a retail value of less than $75 although bidding may cause them to go higher. Great place to find nice bonsai pots. You will need to put in a access request for this group on Facebook. They do this so they can remove people who do not play by the auction rules. Read the rules at the top of the group's Facebook page for a description of how it works.
Facebook Auction Site: Bonsai Auctions
Items in this auction have a retail value of more than $75. You will need to put in a access request for this group on Facebook. They do this so they can remove people who do not play by the auction rules. Read the rules at the top of the group's Facebook page for a description of how it works.
Items in this auction have a retail value of more than $75. You will need to put in a access request for this group on Facebook. They do this so they can remove people who do not play by the auction rules. Read the rules at the top of the group's Facebook page for a description of how it works.
Forestfarm
Harder to find species. Specify you are ordering for bonsai and they will select accordingly.
Harder to find species. Specify you are ordering for bonsai and they will select accordingly.
Knittle Studio
Custom-made bonsai stands by David Knittle.
Custom-made bonsai stands by David Knittle.
Stone Lantern
Books, tools, pots, supplies
Books, tools, pots, supplies
Sumo Bonsai Supply
Cut paste (including Kirikuchi-Naoru), tools, fertilizers
Cut paste (including Kirikuchi-Naoru), tools, fertilizers
Wigert's Bonsai
Tropical trees, since these are coming from FL specify expedited shipping
Tropical trees, since these are coming from FL specify expedited shipping