philippine bonsai
Renowl
Most of the trees used for Bonsai in the Philippines are local trees like
Ficus, Kalyos (Streblus Asper),Orange Jasmin, (Muraya Paniculata), Philippine
tea, Bantigue (Pemphis Acidula), Lantana, Tamarind, Camagong (Philippine
Ebony), Camachile (Pithicolodium Dulce), Bignay, Yangya, Pyracantha,
Bouganvilla, Lemoncito. Many of these are collected trees and trained as Bonsai
Although Bonsai (as we know it today) is a fairly new hobby in the Philippines
there is some evidence to show that Chinese immigrants were growing Balete
trees (a local term referring to ficus) onto corals in the 15th century. They
would insert the roots into the coral's crevices and place them onto water
basins until the roots clasped the host corals. The arrangement were small
enough to be carried by one hand. The tree would in a certain time of the year
be leafless as if dead, but only to shoot out new buds that symbolized the
Resurrection of Easter Sunday. Since trade between the Philippines and China
had been ongoing centuries before the Spaniards came, it would not be
far-fetched to think that this art was already flourishing even before then.
(Relacion de las Islas Pilipinas by Fr. Pedro Chirino, S.J. 1604)
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The Philippine Bonsai Society Inc. (PBSI)- is the main club that represents the
whole Philippines and meets on the first Saturday of every month at 2 pm at the
Barangay Hall of Horseshoe Village, Sunset Drive, Quezon City, Philippines. The
Philippine Bonsai Society also holds annual exhibitions; publishes a bonsai
magazine twice a year that contains educational articles, pictorials, how-to-do
and listings of plant for bonsai care; and a directory of reliable and
legitimate bonsai artists and experts.
For more information you could Contact: The Secretariat PSBI, 2nd flr. Rose
Bldg, West Ave, Quezon City, Philippines. Tel: 63-2-4123863 or 64. Fax:
63-2-3734087
Mt. APO Bonsai Society - Davao - Island of Mindanao
The goal of the Mt. APO Bonsai Society is to develop an appreciation of the art
of bonsai in the Island of Mindanao. We are headquartered in Davao and meet on
the last Sunday of every Month.
For the meeting venue or more information please contact Rudy Cuba
PO Box 80422, Davao City 8000, Island of Mindanao, Ph/Fax: (6382) 235-1159
Email: rudy...@yahoo.com
Mt. APO Bonsai Society Invitational Bonsai Show
August 21-25, 2002 - at the Royal Mandaya Hotel, Davao City
We would like to announce and invite everyone to our Bonsai Show
The best of Davao City's and Mindnao's bonsai art pieces will be displayed at
the lobby of this 4-star hotel
The show is part of the Kadayawan Festival - Davao City's annual celebration
Jagna Bonsai Club - Jagna, Bohol
This group of Bonsai lovers meets every second Saturday of the month, anyone
interested can contact us via Email: inay...@yahoo.com or post at:
Mrs. Adela Ramos, Poblacion, Jagna, Bohol, Philippines, 6308
Cenon Agbayani, Jr. Poblacion, Jagna, Bohol, Philippines, 6308
Sagay City Bonsai Club, Inc - Sagay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines.
Founded yr 2000. under the presidency of Dr. Diego De ocampo. - Contact
Persons:
1. Dr. Diego De ocampo, Cueva St., Sagay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines.
Tel: 034 488 0186
2. Mr. John Delleva Jr, Nichols Compound, Nichols St., Sagay City, Negros
Occidental, Philippines.
Tel: 034 488 0337 Mobile: 0927 252 0182 Email: jld...@hotmail.com
Angeles Bonsai Club -There is also a Bonsai club in Angeles City, Pampanga.
Angono Bonsai Club - there is also a Bonsai club in Angono, Rizal
Pangasinan Bonsai Society - headed by Michael Morden
Baguio-Benguet Bonsai Group - headed by Dr. Noel de Leon
Northern Luzon - based in La Union and headed by Cliff Coloma
La Union Bonsai Society - Bonsai Club in San Fernando City
Suiseki in the Philippines - Natural Stone Society - Felicidad S Gupit is the
President of the Natural Stone Society of the Philippines, which although a
relatively young but dynamic organisation is dedicated to the awareness of
natural stone collecting in a country rich with the splendor of rugged
mountains and winding rivers. Those who are interested to join her, or invite
her to speak about Suiseki, can call 721-7818 or 724-0429.
If anyone can tell me more about any of these clubs I will add the information
in (John O).
Bonsai Park - Quezon City
The Bonsai Park owned by Mr Modesto Manglicmot (Modi) is a collection of about
a hundred Bonsai trees that are permanently displayed in the Park. Click on
this link to find out more about Modi and Bonsai Park, and to see more of his
Bonsai Trees. The Bonsai Park can be found at:-
Manila Seedling Bank Garden Center, Agham road corner Quezon Avenue, Quezon
City.
Indigenous Bonsai Garden - University of the Philippines-Diliman, Diliman,
Quezon City
I am led to believe that the Bonsai collection of Mr Modesto Manglicmot will be
relocated to UPD's new Indigenous Bonsai Garden. Mr Manglicmot has decided to
donate his 200 bonsai trees, which will be located at a permanent site there in
Quezon city.
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The Bonsai Garden of Mr Ceballos - Caloocan City
Mr Ceballos has created a beautiful garden of sculptured topiary combined with
Bonsai which is certainly worth looking at if you get the chance. The Bonsai
garden is open to the public but those interested must contact Mr Ceballos
first. If he is available, he will invite you to come and visit the garden.
The Bonsai Garden of Mr Ceballos is open to visitors by invitation only from
sunrise to sunset, at 124 Bayanihan St Baesa, Caloocan City, Philippines.
Home Ph/fax # is 363 6977 and work office Ph # is 4266183 and fax 4331373.
Country and area codes are 63 2
Click on photo's to get a more detailed view
This article by coutesy of Mr Ceballos and Bonsai Clubs International.
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Some pictures from the Megabonsai '99 in the Philipines - Abu Hassan
Froilan B. Samala - Pampanga
Click on this link to have a look at his Bonsai and Web page.
Kamuning Binangonan - (Muraya exotica) This windswept Bonsai by Felicidad S.
Gupit of The Philippines was entered into the BCI's annual Ben Oki
International Design Award
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TREE'S COMPANY - artificial Bonsai Trees
Artificial Bonsai - These Japanese artificial trees are done in silk polyester
leaves on specially pruned trunks with foliage of Ming Aralia, Mini Maple Ivy,
Mini Polycias Friuticose, and others, intricately arranged. Although I'm not
keen on artificial Bonsai these look very good.
45 Libertad Street, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Naomi's Botanical Garden - province of Misamis Occidental - Western Mindanao.
Naomi's Botanical Garden is a 13-hectare farm, where ornamental plants, Bonsai,
orchids, grafted fruits, seedlings, doves and ceramic products could be found.
The Defensor Sculpture & Bonsai Garden - Mandurriao, Iloilo City.
This garden consists of nine major sculptures in different media by Ed Defensor
and some smaller sculptures by some members of Hubon Madiaas. These sculptures
are distributed over a lawn area measuring close to a hectare. The Bonsai
collection has been nurtured over a period of ten years & consists of over a
hundred different varieties of Philippine plants & trees.
Located at: 33 Benedicto St. (Pali), Mandurriao, Iloilo City, three kilometers
away from the Iloilo Airport Terminal
Carcar Bonsai Plants - Carcar 46km South of Cebu City
The town of Carcar is not only known for its famous shoe industry but is also
into growing Bonsai plants. Bonsai was introduced to the Carcaranons by Fr Rudy
Villanueva in 1975 and since then has become a thriving business. To get there
just drive to Barrio Bolinawan where Sitio Bonsai can be located.
HDA. Luisa (La Castellana) - province of Negros Occidental.
Offers a breathtaking view of Kanlaon Volcano. Has collection of the best
Philippine fruit trees, Bonsai plants, shells, rare animals and features a
kidney-shape pool and cottages dominated by laminated shell walls and decor
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Useful information about Bonsai and the Philippines
The Philippine climate is tropical climate tempered by constant sea breezes.
There are three seasons, the rainy season (June to September), cool and dry
(October to February), and hot and dry (March to May). The average daytime
temperature range from 22C to 32C, and the average humidity is 77%. Typhoons
occasionally occur between June and September.
Search for up to date Bonsai news in the Philippines
The lonely Planet - Good online guide on the Philippines
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