Visit The Morton Arboretum on Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23, for an inside look at the art of bonsai.
Presented by Prairie State Bonsai Society, the Bonsai Silhouette Show highlights the stunning forms and intricate branch structures of bonsai trees revealed through their seasonal changes.
At the Bonsai Silhouette Show, members of the Prairie State Bonsai Society will showcase varieties of deciduous bonsai trees that have lost their leaves for the winter, offering a rare view of the form and flow of each tree, crafted over time by the bonsai grower. Varieties of mature, expertly maintained coniferous bonsai trees will also be on display.
A special collection of trees in training will demonstrate how bonsai trees are developed and trained using wiring and pruning techniques that have been perfected over the centuries.
Event Highlights
Bonsai trees, pots, accessories, and succulents will be available to purchase from vendors at the show.
Ticket Details
Entrance to the Bonsai Silhouette Show is included with Arboretum general admission.
Prairie State Bonsai Society
Members of the Prairie State Bonsai Society come from across the Chicago area and will be displaying trees that they have been developing over the years.
The Prairie State Bonsai Society was originally incorporated in 1987 as The Morton Arboretum Bonsai Society, becoming independent in 1994. The group has continued to work with the Arboretum for the past 35 years.
