PHOENIX BONSAI SOCIETY – Arizona – USA
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PHOENIX BONSAI SOCIETY – Arizona – USA

We were founded in the Autumn of 1962 by the efforts of twelve individuals: Paul Matsusaki (†), Edna Matsusaki, Leroy Fujii (†) , Mary Bretlinger, Alice Feffer (†) , Chet Hutchinson, Edward Jacobson (†) , Bill Jamieson, Margaret Julian, Joan McCarter, Harry Roark (†), and David Wright (†) .  Elsie Andrade, who joined the group [...]

We were founded in the Autumn of 1962 by the efforts of twelve individuals: Paul Matsusaki (†), Edna Matsusaki, Leroy Fujii (†) , Mary Bretlinger, Alice Feffer (†) , Chet Hutchinson, Edward Jacobson (†) , Bill Jamieson, Margaret Julian, Joan McCarter, Harry Roark (†), and David Wright (†) .  Elsie Andrade, who joined the group during its first few months and is still very much a part of our activities, is also considered a founding member.

This society was one of the first twenty such clubs formed outside of Asia.  Our objectives have always been:

  • to study, foster and encourage the enjoyment of the art of Bonsai,
  • to assemble and make available information on the culture of Bonsai,
  • to promote the collection and exhibition of Bonsai,
  • to acquaint Bonsai fanciers with each other.
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Meeting Location



Valley Garden Center, 1809 North 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004. This is one block north of West McDowell Rd., about 2 miles or so northwest of downtown Phoenix. Visitors are always welcome.


Meeting Day


The first three Tuesdays of the month from September through May


Meeting Time


7:30 p.m.

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