Bonsai North Carolina Arboretum

This nationally known event features juried displays by bonsai enthusiasts hailing from a multi state region.
Bonsai north carolina arboretum. Nestled in one of the most botanically diverse and beautiful natural settings in america the north carolina arboretum contains 65 acres of cultivated gardens that delight the senses pay tribute to the region s rich cultural heritage and reinforce the importance of plants to our world. The display was 11 feet long 3 feet wide and took 5 hours to assemble. The north carolina arboretum. Art with lego bricks.
Established in october 2005 the north carolina arboretum s bonsai exhibition garden is a world renowned garden that hosts up to 50 bonsai specimens at a time. Details nestled in the southern appalachian mountains just south of asheville the north carolina arboretum offers acres of cultivated gardens and groomed trails featuring some of the most beautiful botanically diverse plants in the region. Our 2018 award winning display at the nc arboretum bonsai show made up of shimpaku junipers kingsville boxwoods 14 individual rocks stacked to make the mountain and a working stream waterfall. Originally set to open in may but delayed due to the.
Welcome to the bonsai society of the carolinas official web site. See the impressive and fascinating bonsai collection in the special outdoor garden usually may october. See 2 532 traveler reviews 1 504 candid photos and great deals for asheville nc at tripadvisor. This year s guest artist will be ryan neil of mirai bonsai in oregon.
Surrounded by lush folds of the botanically diverse southern appalachian mountains the arboretum is adjacent to the scenic blue ridge parkway at milepost 393. During the cooler months see a tropical bonsai exhibit in the greenhouse at the baker center. The north carolina arboretum 100 frederick law olmsted way asheville nc 28806 9315 phone 828 665 2492 fax 828 412 8503. Natural beauty comes in a kaleidoscope of colors every season at the north carolina arboretum.
Represented are traditional asian bonsai subjects such as japanese maple and chinese elm tropical plants such as willow leaf fig and bougainvillea and american species such as bald cypress and limber pine.