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The Bonsai Society of Southern Tasmania is the southernmost bonsai society in Australia. Members are bonsai enthusiasts in Hobart and surrounds.

Bonsai is a four-dimensional art form, having length, width, depth – and time! It allows the enthusiast to closely study the on-going development of a tree which, in Nature, could achieve a height of 20–30 m, but in bonsai may only be 30–40 cm. Although originating in Japan and China, interest in bonsai is now a global phenomenon and some of the very best trees and collections can be found in other areas of the World. Members of the Society are bonsai enthusiasts in Hobart and surrounds. They range from the absolute novice through to the experienced and very talented expert. The members’ trees range from the classic bonsai, such as maples and pines, through to rare exotics and Australian and, especially, Tasmanian native species. The Society holds monthly meetings, runs workshops, publishes a newsletter, organizes tree-collecting excursions and mounts exhibitions. It holds an extensive library of bonsai books and magazines for the use of members. Please explore our website and learn more about the Society’s activities and, if interested, how to become a member.

25/10/2026

‼️DON’T FORGET

🪏THE CLUB DIG - Saturday, 31st October 10am

DETAILS IN YOUR NEWSLETTER ISSUE 377
For a full list of what to bring see August issue 375

18/10/2026

🌳Fantastic Club Day at Heritage Bonsai Tasmania, Shofu-En.🌸

Our members enjoyed an excellent club day today hosted by Chris Xepapas at Heritage Bonsai Tasmania.

Members were treated to a fascinating, demonstration on the techniques of air layering using a Copper Beech tree. Afterwards, we enjoyed exploring Chris's incredible nursery, admiring his extensive collection of bonsai trees, and catching up over a delicious barbecue lunch.

A huge thank you to Chris for hosting us and sharing his expertise with the club!

28/09/2026

‼️DON’T FORGET
SUNDAY OCTOBER 18th
BSST MEETING WILL BE HELD AT HERITAGE BONSAI - Dysart
ARRIVE 10–10.30am
BBQ LUNCH - byo food to cook

😊New members are always welcome, just come up to Heritage Bonsai - 10 Dysart Drive, Dysart Tas, and we will get you signed up!

🌳See you all there it should be a great day.

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📌October BSST Meeting:

🌸NURSERY VISIT & SPRING SALE

Our next BSST meeting will be held at Heritage Bonsai in Dysart, Tasmania.

Our generous host, Chris Xepapas, has offered to take us on a guided tour of his extensive bonsai nursery. This is a fantastic opportunity to see a magnificent collection of bonsai and learn from Chris's expertise.

🌳NURSERY SALE & BARGAINS

* Take advantage of special discounts as part of Chris's ANNUAL SPRING SALE.

* Grab a real bargain on a huge variety of trees.

* Browse a large selection of quality pots and tools available for purchase.

🗓️MEETING DETAILS

* When: Sunday, 18th October

* Time: Arrival between 10:00 & 10:30 AM.

* BBQ Lunch: Bring a sausage for the BBQ,
(& whatever else you fancy for lunch).

* Location: Heritage Bonsai, 10 Dysart Drive, Dysart.

‼️IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please head straight to Heritage Bonsai in Dysart.
We are NOT meeting at the Cambridge Hall this month. To respect our host and protect the nursery stock, NO dogs are permitted on the property.

We look forward to seeing you all there for a wonderful day!

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22/09/2026

We had a fantastic turnout for our September club demonstration where Tony Birt showed us how to rewire and restyle an established Juniper. It was a brilliant, highly informative session packed with great styling tips.

Tony demonstrated how to choose the apex, branch selection and wiring techniques, (keeping that perfect 45° degree pitch without squashing the foliage). This particular tree had already been styled in a classic cascade form, as often seen in nature, so he maintained this style. He explained the after-care requirements - the tree should be in a shaded area till it settles, no fertiliser for a month, and to treat it like it’s had a repot.

🌞The highlight of the day, for me, was the funny twist of fate. This established Juniper actually belonged to Tony back in 2020. After passing through a few different hands it was eventually purchased by me completely by coincidence.

🌳I’m incredibly proud to have this tree my collection and I’m so pleased with its new look. It’s looking great today but in 3-4 years it’s going to be a really nice tree. 😊Nat

👇Do you have a Juniper you are working on at the moment?
Drop a photo in the comments below. We’d love to see it! 👇

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20/09/2026

Our Saturday 19th, September BSST meeting was well attended and we would like to welcome a number of new members to our bonsai family!🤗

🌳There was a bumper amount of display trees, featuring heavily on our subject matter - the juniper varieties - along with lots of colour and unusual trees as well. It’s great to share and learn from each other and also have our bonsai work recognised.

Tony Birt took us through a demonstration on wiring and restyling an established Juniper. (Photos to follow).

After a bite to eat, we got straight into a very productive workshop in the afternoon.

Here are some photos from the day. 👇

😁Which part of the day was your favourite? Let us know in the comments!

15/09/2026

‼️Join our bunch of friendly bonsai enthusiasts at the Cambridge Hall for a fun filled and informative session about everything BONSAI. 🌳

Saturday the 19th of September, 10am for 10.30am start, till approx 4pm members can come and go as they wish, it’s flexible and casual. We begin with the display table where members bring in their trees to show, discuss and welcome feedback, followed by a quick cuppa then straight into the demonstration. Lunch around 12 noon followed by an afternoon workshop.

Now, this year, (and next), we have a number of fantastic demonstrators lined up and something for every level of bonsai experience. We have a permitted dig planned for Nothofagus cunninghamii and that’s always a productive day, 2 nursery visits and a 2027 whole group exhibition. So there’s definitely something for everyone. Pick and choose, come along to every meeting or just come along to the ones that interest you.

We are looking forwards to meeting YOU and joining you on your bonsai journey,
🤗Come along! NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! 🎉

Some photos from the last meeting to show you what we are into! 😁

14/09/2026

08/09/2026

Dont Miss Out
Places are filling FAST!!!
Early Bird Registrations close October 31st
https://www.illawarrabonsaisociety.org/2027-aabc-national-bonsai-convention

08/09/2026

14/06/2026

Address

Meets At The Cambridge Hall, 989 Cambridge Road
Cambridge, TAS
7170

Website

https://bonsai-society-southern-tasmania.square.site/

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