Business Details
Your Premier Bonsai Destination in California
Lotus Bonsai Nursery & Gardens has been cultivating a passion for bonsai since Scott Chadd began his collection in 1972. Our nursery offers a full range of bonsai-related services, including expert care, workshops, and a curated selection of trees and supplies. Scott Chadd and Bolet Salvador bring decades of specialized expertise to every aspect of bonsai cultivation, from beginner instruction to advanced tree restoration. We provide personalized one-on-one sessions, group workshops limited to six students, and specialized demonstrations that showcase the artistry of bonsai. Our serene gardens in Placerville, California, serve as both a retail space and an educational hub for enthusiasts at all skill levels.We maintain a comprehensive inventory of bonsai trees, tools, and soils, including imported materials, while offering boarding services for traveling clients. Our commitment to quality extends to evaluations, consultations, and custom styling services tailored to individual needs. Through hands-on workshops, we guide participants in creating personalized bonsai specimens using mature stock plants. Our facility hosts annual events like the Maya Sale, providing opportunities to acquire unique trees. We combine technical expertise with artistic vision to help clients develop their bonsai collections sustainably.
Services
Bonsai Nursery
Workshops
Garden Tours
Bonsai Boarding
Consulting Services
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized bonsai instruction from masters with 50+ combined years of experience
- Our workshops maintain a 6:1 student-instructor ratio for focused learning
- We provide complete bonsai care solutions including boarding and restoration services
- Our inventory includes rare shohin specimens and advanced training materials
- We combine traditional techniques with modern horticultural science for optimal tree health
Services
Bonsai Workshops
Our hands-on bonsai workshops teach styling, repotting, and care techniques for all skill levels. Participants receive expert guidance while working with mature trees. Classes include all necessary materials and focus on practical skills development.
Bonsai Nursery
We maintain a diverse inventory of bonsai specimens, stock plants, and specialized growing supplies. Our nursery offers imported soils, training wire, and ceramic pots for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
Bonsai Boarding
Professional bonsai maintenance services for traveling owners include seasonal care and health restoration. Pricing considers tree size, age, and specific care requirements to ensure optimal growth during owner absence.
Garden Tours
Explore our serene bonsai display gardens by appointment. The grounds feature expertly maintained specimens and provide inspiration for bonsai enthusiasts seeking to connect with nature's tranquility.
Consulting Services
Personalized bonsai evaluations and development plans address tree health, styling options, and long-term care strategies. Our experts provide on-site consultations to help owners achieve their cultivation goals.
People
Scott Chadd
Bonsai Master
Scott Chadd has cultivated bonsai since 1972, specializing in all phases from propagation to advanced tree restoration. His teaching emphasizes technical skill development combined with artistic expression in bonsai design.
Bolet Salvador
Bonsai Specialist
Bolet Salvador focuses on shohin bonsai and tropical specimens, bringing expertise in flowering and fruiting tree cultivation. He collaborates with Scott to provide comprehensive bonsai instruction and collection development.
Questions
How do I schedule a visit to Lotus Bonsai Nursery?
Visits require advance appointments. Contact us via phone or email to arrange your visit.
What types of bonsai workshops do you offer?
We provide hands-on workshops for creating custom bonsai and improving existing trees, limited to six students.
Do you sell bonsai supplies and tools?
Yes, we offer complete bonsai kits including soil, pots, wire, tools, and specialized growing materials.
Can you care for my bonsai while I travel?
Our boarding service provides professional care for bonsai during owner absences, with negotiable pricing.
Do you offer bonsai evaluations and consultations?
We provide expert assessments and development plans for bonsai collections at our nursery or client locations.
