The Bonsai Society of Victoria wishes all members and prospective members a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  We look forward to seeing you all again in January 2016.

In the lead up to Christmas, BSV members were very busy trimming, styling and improving their trees.  A wide variety of trees were being worked on and reviewed.  The styling review sessions involved lots of discussion and debate about the best styling options for that particular tree.  Members were left with options to consider for taking their trees forward.  See photos below for a selection of trees considered and in some case, a before and after view.

Acacia howittii Prostrate

Melaleuca bracteata

Fig

Mugo Pine - before

Mugo Pine - after

Swamp Cypress

Juniper - before

Juniper - after -sorry about the camera shake.

Black Pine Nishiki

Port Jackson Fig - before

Port Jackson Fig - after

Eucalyptus nicholii

Zelcova - before

Zelcova - after

Eucalyptus nicholii - preparation for big haircut

Sloe Plum

Black Pine - before major haircut

Black Pine - before candle trimming.