Welcome to Bonsai - The Imagination Tree’s website. We are a specialist bonsai nursery in the Victorian Dandenong Ranges and we bring you news and great offers for the bonsai enthusiast and novice alike. We focus on growing and developing quality raw and potted bonsai material, and also supply a complete range of bonsai accessories and allied products under the banner of our Sashi-Eda^® bonsai brand.

We hope you find this site practical and useful, and invite you to send us your feedback on how we can ensure we present a website for you that’s informative, fun and inspiring. Thanks for calling in.

BONSAI SOCIAL FIRM

Bonsai - The Imagination Tree was acquired from its original owners to become a social firm in September 2006. Now providing life-changing integrated employment opportunities for people otherwise excluded from the workforce by metal illness, the social firm is governed by a small board of honorary directors with generous support of Social Firms Australia, Social Ventures Australia, and Eastern Access Community Health.

Our Monbulk nursery features an outstanding collection of advanced bonsai and is Victoria's leading producer and supplier of quality commercial bonsai material.

REGULAR TRADING HOURS

9.00 am – 4.30 pm SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
Closed on major holidays only (incl. Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday).

BONSAI UPDATE - AUGUST 2008

BONSAI DAIRY

August is a great time to prune deciduous trees, as the branch structure is clearly apparent and early bud swelling can indicate from where vigorous new growth is most likely to occur. This is usually the best time to re-pot deciduous trees (to replenish soil or change pots), as root disturbance is best tolerated whilst trees are relatively inactive, cool and without transpiring foliage. Sashi-Eda® Repotting Kits include all you need to make re-potting bonsai a simple task.

FEATURE PLANT

Juniperus squamata 'Prostrata' Nepal Juniper
Naturally, a vigorous and impressive evergreen groundcover plant, but also one of the most popular bonsai subjects. Typically growing horizontal, shoots may be easily trained up and wired to hold fascinating upright form (left), or allowed to cascade (right). Produces interesting gnarly stems with flaky bark, and stiff, blue-green foliage. Requires good natural light. Fertilise occasionally during spring and autumn and pinch off any unwanted stem-hugging foliage.

DISCLAIMER

Bonsai-The Imagination Tree respectfully advises our customers and website visitors that all information on this website is offered informally and in good faith. Opinions are those of the author only, and are general. Readers are advised to always follow manufacturers instructions and product-use guidelines, and to use their own discretion in all matters relating to specific bonsai care and maintenance.