Welcome to South Staffs Bonsai Society

An RHS platinum award winning collective of local enthusiasts that care for the art and horticulture of little trees.

Welcome to the South Staffs Bonsai Society, where bonsai enthusiasts come together for monthly meetings, workshops, and exhibitions. Dive into our photo gallery, stay updated with our event calendar, and join us by signing up for membership. Let's grow together!

This Wednesdays meeting ( 15th ) Is a hands on workshop.

If you have always thought about joining a local, friendly bonsai society then this is the time to do it.

We have experts on hand to help and support you on your way to become a Bonsai Master. From garden material to bonsai grown trees we are here to help.

First meeting is free, so why not come along and see for yourself.

Potting materials and wire will be available to purchase and If you are planning to repot please bring a tray. @southstaffsbonsai #bonsai #bonsaisociety #bonsairepotting

Bonsai boot Sale @bhambotanicalgardens on the 23rd March. Bargains to be had and great place to catch up@with friends. #bonsai #bonsaisale #bonsaitree @southstaffsbonsai

Full rewire for this old Larch. @southstaffsbonsai #bonsai #bonsaïtree #bonsailarch #larchbonsai

Chinese elm @southstaffsbonsai #chineseelm #chineseelmbonsai #bonsai

Scots pine in a Walsall studio ceramics. @walsallstudioceramics @southstaffsbonsai #scotspine #bonsai #bonsaitree

Shohin display of Scots pines. All the trees are from cuttings, airlayers or collected saplings. @southstaffsbonsai #shohin #scotspine #bonsai

Tools of the trade. @southstaffsbonsai #bonsai #bonsaitools #bonsaitree

South Staffs Bonsai Society next meeting will be this Wednesday evening, the 16th October, commencing at 7.30 p.m.

This month we have a guest speaker, Ian Homer from Walsal Bonsai school nursery and pottery, who will be covering issues with young material and developing them. Preparing for winter and Protecting pots as well as trees!

Ian will also be taking Pot commissions, there will be accent and Shohin pots on sale… as well as a £20 discount on Winter Pottery Workshops, where they can even build their own pots.

There is a supplementary payment of £5.00 for the evening and this is open to members and non members. @walsallbonsai @southstaffsbonsai #bonsaipotslovers

Shohin Display with Chinese juniper, White pine, maple and suiseki rock @ukbonsaiassociation @southstaffsbonsai #chinesejuniper #whitepine #maple #suiseki #shohin

Chinese juniper 40+ yrs #chinesejuniper #bonsaïtree #bonsaistyles

Some of our trees being displayed at The Bonsai show live 2024. @southstaffsbonsai #bonsaidisplay

Chinese juniper itoiagawa in a Tokoname pot. 80years @southstaffsbonsai #chinesejuniper #itoiagawa #tokoname #bonsaitree

Cork Bark Elm @southstaffsbonsai #corkbarkelm #bonsai

50yr old Larch in an Japanese pot. #larch #bonsái @southstaffsbonsai

Great day at our Annual Bonsai Show. Thanks to everyone who came and supported us. @southstaffsbonsai

Each pot is selected to enhance the harmony between the tree and its container, contributing to the overall balance and beauty of the bonsai. #tokonamepot @southstaffsbonsai

South Staffs Bonsai Society Annual Bonsai Show will be held at Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Sunday 15th September 10:00-16:00. Our event is included as part of your day ticket. We would love to see you there and take the opportunity to view our members bonsai trees.

We will be supported by @davidcheshirenurseries @treeinapot and @funkyfishceramicsuk

A few root over rock bonsai trees at our club meeting last week. @southstaffsbonsai @rootoverrock

Root over Rock Trident Maple. Approx. age 70+. Acquired from a specialist Dutch Bonsai nursery in 1988 as an established specimen with the roots already firmly attached to the rock. In development the
tree would have been secured to the rock, the roots tied firmly in place and then planted so that the rock was covered with soil. Over subsequent years the roots
would have been exposed gradually to the level you can see today. @southstaffsbonsai

SATSUKI AZALEA
A type of Azalea extensively cultivated and hybridized in Japan. A native of the
mountains. Satsuki azaleas have a diverse range of flower forms and colour patterns with multiple patterns often appearing on a single plant. Satsuki bloom from May to June; the name “Satsuki” in Japanese is reference to their blooming period; the fifth month of the Asian lunar calendar. @southstaffsbonsai #satsukiazalea

TRIDENT MAPLE. Approx. age 125 Imported from Japan in 1970. Japanese records indicate that the tree was initially styled early in the 1900’

Cotoneaster. Approx. age 25 @southstaffsbonsai

ATLAS CEDAR. Approx. age 45+
@bbcgwlive @southstaffsbonsai

CHINESE JUNIPER. Approx. age 100+.
Collected from a small Japanese Island in 1998. The tree was imported to
Spain by the Bonsai Master David Benavente who did the initial styling. @southstaffsbonsai

Shohin White pine and Chinese juniper. Displayed at @bbcgwlive untill Sunday. @southstaffsbonsai

We’ve been awarded Platinum at @bbcgwlive @southstaffsbonsai

Getting ready for the judges at @bbcgwlive show at the NEC @southstaffsbonsai team happy with display.

Come and visit us at BBC Gardeners World Live at the NEC this Thursday - Sunday.
We have lots of club member trees on display so if you’re interested in Bonsai trees please come and say hello. Stand SS7 @bbcgwlive @southstaffsbonsai

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Address

Contact

Opening Hours

South Staffs Bonsai Society, Newman Community Centre, 13a Boldmere Road, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. B73 5UY

Dave Barnsley

davidbarnsley@blueyonder.co.uk

The 3rd Wednesday of every month

19:30-22:00

Events

Upcoming Events

Monthly Society Meet Ups
19:30-21:30 ever 3rd Wednesday of the month
The Newman Community Centre
19:30-21:30 ever 3rd Wednesday of the month
The Newman Community Centre, 13a Boldmere Road, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5UY
19:30-21:30 ever 3rd Wednesday of the month
The Newman Community Centre, 13a Boldmere Road, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5UY
The third Wednesday of every month is the society's monthly meet up event. Each month has a different theme and members are encouraged to bring along any of their bonsai trees and materials to either display or receive support and advice. There is a great sense of warmth, camaraderie and fun.

Bonsai Workshops with Special Guest Speakers
Twice per year
South Staffs Bonsai Society HQ
Twice per year
South Staffs Bonsai Society HQ, The Newman Community Centre, 13a Boldmere Road, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5UY
Twice per year
South Staffs Bonsai Society HQ, The Newman Community Centre, 13a Boldmere Road, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5UY
Join us for our biannual workshops led by guest speakers.

Annual Bonsai Exhibition
Every September
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Every September
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Birmingham, B15 3TR
Every September
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Birmingham, B15 3TR
Don't miss our annual exhibition featuring a collection of beautifully cultivated bonsai trees. Open to all bonsai enthusiasts!

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Our Bonsai Community

The South Staffs Bonsai Society, located in Sutton Coldfield, is a vibrant community passionate about bonsai. Through engaging meetings, informative workshops, and captivating exhibitions, we foster a love for this ancient art form. Join us to explore the world of bonsai and learn from fellow enthusiasts.

Welcome to South Staffs Bonsai Society

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Contact Us

Address

Contact

Opening Hours

Events

Upcoming Events

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Discover the Art of Bonsai: Workshops and Exhibitions

Explore Bonsai Tree Care Tips with Enthusiasts

Join Us at South Staffs Bonsai Society in Sutton Coldfield

Who Are We?

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