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Welcome to Bonsai Island!

Whether you’re a novice to bonsai or an experienced grower, we can help you grow beautiful bonsai.

Owner and bonsai stylist Elaine Brown trained with Elvie Carey and Ted Poynton in the early 80’s. A Member of Bonsai Society of Victoria since 1979, Elaine has continued her skills development in workshops with visiting Bonsai Masters including Tom Yamamoto, Hirotoshi Saitoh, Michael Persiano, Marco Invernizzi, Don DeLuca, Mauro Stemberger, Quentin Valentine, Taiga Urushibata, Tony Tickle, Rui Ferreira and Bjorn Bjorholm.

Elaine is also a member of Victorian Native Bonsai Club, Warragul Bonsai Group, Bendigo Bonsai Club, Yarra Valley Bonsai Society.

Bonsai Island celebrated 15 years in business during 2019.

We changed our focus in February 2021 – our Web Shop is available to customers everywhere 24/7/365, the Nursery is now Open by Appointment Only and we will take stock on the road to Bonsai Club Sale Days, Exhibitions and Conventions.