Bonsai in Africa: A Celebration of Indigenous and African-Styled Trees

Join us on a serene journey through the breath taking highlights of last year's 10th Annual Bonsai Festival in Cape Town’s Company Gardens. The theme, "Bonsai in Africa," featured a captivating display of African-styled bonsai, showcasing both indigenous trees and a variety of other species.
In this video, immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of meticulously crafted miniature trees, including the remarkable Portulacaria Afra, commonly known as Spekboom. Each bonsai tells a story of tradition, patience, and artistry, offering inspiration for both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Experience the essence of this unique event, where some of the best bonsai artists in Africa showcased their incredible skills amid an inspiring collection of trees. The festival underscored the importance of urban greenery and environmental conservation, reminding us that bonsai cultivation is accessible to everyone, regardless of space limitations.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the calm, soothing visuals accompanied by tranquil music. Thank you to all who participated, and a special thanks to the Cape Regional Association of Bonsai for putting on an amazing event as well as the City of Cape Town for their continued support in making this event a success!
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[@dwarfjadebonsai]

Which tree is your favourite?

[@chrisdell1721]

Very hard to pick one but that cascading ficus on the rock 9:34 is insane! Also the False Olive at 1:35 is amazing!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Really cool trees!!! Thanks!

[@dwarfjadebonsai]

Thank you very much for watching and I'm super glad you like the trees!

[@ryanmcvay1745]

Sometimes art and nature combine to create wonderful things. Adding time and dedication is the cherry on top!

[@dwarfjadebonsai]

Wow I love this! It’s amazing how time and dedication can elevate the beauty of nature. Thank you for your thoughtful comment!

[@Darkfire1300]

I really appreciate seeing trees from other countries and artists. But was a bit disappointed not to see Pierneef styled trees! Thank you so much for taking the time to video and post this lovely tour.

[@dwarfjadebonsai]

Thank you so much for checking out the video and commenting. I agree that it would have been nice to see more Pierneef styled trees as well as some other amazing African styles. There is a but shift towards embracing the Local trees and styles so stay tuned there is a lot more coming.

[@Darkfire1300]

@@dwarfjadebonsai I look forward to more!

[@johannraath8168]

The Carissa at at 1:52 and the Olive at 6:56 are mine :D Thanks for taking the time to check out some trees in RSA! Great video!

[@dwarfjadebonsai]

Congrats on two amazing trees Johann. It was my pleasure. I do live in Rondebosch though 😀 Thank you very much I'm so glad you liked the video. Please share the link if you can 🙏🙏🙏

[@googleboy7530]

Beautiful trees! The ficus cascade over rock is amazing!!

[@dwarfjadebonsai]

It really is! Im so glad you liked them. Thank you very much for the comment.

[@chrisdell1721]

Thank you, very cool.

[@dwarfjadebonsai]

Glad you liked it!

[@spekboombonsai]

Awesome trees

[@dwarfjadebonsai]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Crossway-]

Thank you for the vid! Excellent

[@dwarfjadebonsai]

My pleasure! Thank you very much, I'm glad you liked it

[@KennetDeBondt]

Nice, thx!

[@dwarfjadebonsai]

No problem! Thank you very much for the comment and for watching!