The Art of Bonsai

3rd South African Bonsai Show, Durban South Africa

Bonsai Show in Durban, South Africa
By Jerry Meislik

During my recent tour of Africa I had the pleasure of visiting Durban, South Africa .I was one of the attendees at the 3rd African Bonsai Show held in Durban. The show was great and featured many local bonsai teachers as well as teachers from abroad. To familiarize my readers with the scope of South African bonsai I am including photos of the exhibition trees.

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Ficus burtt-davyi saikei, 2011

Ficus burtt-davyi, root-over-rock style, 2011

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African olive, 2011

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Ficus natalensis, 2011

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African olive, 2011

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Baobab, 2011

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Acacia sp. , 2011

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Acacia sp. flat top style, 2011

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Juniper, phoenix graft, 2011

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Ficus natalensis, 2011

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Dalbergia armata, 2011

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Olea africana, 2011

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Ficus natalensis, 2011

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Dalbergia armata, 2011

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Dalbergia armata, 2011

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Commiphora henryi, 2011

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Ficus natalensis, 2011

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Juniperus, 2011

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Mini bonsai, 2011

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Juniperus, 2011

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Ficus burtt-davyi, root over rock,2011

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Portulacaria afra, 2011

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Trident maple, 2011

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Bougainvillea, 2011

Again thanks to the show organizers and to the supporting clubs for making this show a fabulous event.

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