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Bonsai in southern Manitoba

In southern Manitoba, we have many tree choices and members of the Bonsai Society of Winnipeg know what it takes to successfully grow various species here.

We are challenged with a short growing season and a long harsh winter.

All the advice we provide in this site is specifically tailored to our climate, our seasons and our geography.

Buying Trees

Bonsai and potential Bonsai trees are readily available at local nurseries and garden centres. Shelmerdine Nurseries and Garden Centre in Headingley, carries the largest selection of bonsai and starter bonsai. Some florist shops also carry “gift Bonsai” trees, and occasionally you will see small Bonsai in big box stores or home centres. Be very cautious when buying ready-made Bonsai trees. Buy them from a reputable retailer who offers a guarantee or can provide expert care instructions.

Collecting Trees from the wild

Southern Manitoba is a great place to get trees from the wild. The club offers two guided field trips a year. One in the early spring, once the ground has thawed and in the late fall, after the trees are dormant. It is legal to take trees from provincial road allowances in the ditches and from the edges of logging roads in the provincial forests. Be sure you have the owner's permission if you are on private land. Don't overlook overgrown shrubs from your garden, you may have a potential bonsai ready to style.