PJ's Studio: Bonsai @ BBG

Sunday, October 12, 2025

This is the 100^th anniversary of the bonsai tree collection at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

When I heard that they were celebrating by showing off additional selections I decided it would definitely be worth a visit.

Especially since several of my cousins actually cultivate them. Imagine that.

I’m struggling with all my indoor plants these days. Yes. I have become a chronic over-waterer. Sigh.

I timed my visit for the end of the exhibit so I could catch some fall foliage.

Of course, the red maple stole the show.

I also caught a variety of fruit - oranges anyone?

Or maybe grapefruits?

Not all of the specimens were dated, but among those that were, this Daimyo Oak is the oldest – from 1851. Wow.

And because my friend Tim is so into naked trees, I couldn’t help but notice that this one had the most impressive trunk.

The show runs through 10/19/25, so there’s still time to check it out if you are a fan.

Here are some previous blogs from BBG…

Cheers!

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