BONSAI-U

BONSAI-U

Discover the timeless art of bonsai with Bonsai-U — the online learning platform where passion meets expertise.  Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere, and elevate your bonsai journey today.

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BEGINNER

Learn the basics of bonsai, from seasonal care to design principles.

INTERMEDIATE

Build on your established skills, focusing on horticulture and aesthetics.

ADVANCED

Expand on your ability to create, design, and display your bonsai.

INTERACTIVE CONTENT

Access over 400 bonsai videos and tutorials in the Bonsai-U Library. Ask the pros questions directly during our monthly Live Demo sessions, as well as in bi-monthly Q&A sessions with Bjorn Bjorholm. Submit photos of your bonsai for feedback on specific design, horticulture, and maintenance techniques.
Watch the monthly Live Demos and ask questions directly.
Bjorn Bjorholm styles a One Seed Juniper bonsai tree
Join the bi-monthly Live Q&A sessions with Bjorn Bjorholm.
Intensive bonsai students working on a large juniper at Eisei-en
Interact with students from around the world in the forum.
Submit photos of your bonsai for advice and critique.
Access over 400 videos and tutorials in the Bonsai-U Library.

EXPERT INSTRUCTORS

The Bonsai-U platform features video tutorials and live demonstrations from some of the world's best-known bonsai instructors. Learn from their years of experience, and apply those techniques to your own bonsai!
Jonas Dupuich
Michael McTeague
Rafa Torres
Mauro Stemberger
Andrew Robson
Drew Binkley
Peter Tea
David Benavente

GLOBAL SPECIES

Our fully-packed library features hundreds of tutorials that cover dozens of plant species from around the world - from traditional Japanese plants like Black Pines and Momiji Maples, to American species such as Rocky Mountain Junipers and Virginia Pines, to European flora including Sabina Junipers and Scots Pines.
FAQ
RAF Scots Pine bonsai
Sabina Juniper bonsai planted in a tokoname pot
Korean Hornbeam bonsai tree in purple oval pot
Ponderosa Pine bonsai with snaking trunk front view
Trident Maple root-over-rock bonsai in a Sara Rayner pot
American Hornbeam Forest Bonsai planted in a shallow rectangle pot

CHOOSE A PLAN

Bonsai-U Basic Plan
monthly
$8.99
Billed $8.99 Monthly
- Access to the full Bonsai-U Library (currently 400+ videos, new uploads weekly)
- Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced content
- Access to the Members' Forum
7-DAY FREE TRIAL
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Bonsai-U Premium Monthly Plan
monthly
$23.99
Billed $23.99 Monthly
- Access to the full Bonsai-U Library (currently 400+ videos)
- Two monthly Bonsai demonstrations (One Live Demo & One Edited Demo)
- Two monthly Live Q&A sessions w/ Bjorn
- One monthly Pre-recorded Q&A session
- Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced content
- Video demos with guest artists such as David Benavente and Rafa Torres
- Photo submissions for critique in Q&A sessions
- Access to the Members' forum
- Additional behind-the-scenes content from Eisei-en
7-DAY FREE TRIAL
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Bonsai-U Premium Annual Plan
annually
$263.99
Billed $263.99 Annually
Sign up for a full year and receive one month free!
- Access to the full Bonsai-U Library (currently 400+ videos)
- Two monthly Bonsai demonstrations (One Live Demo & One Edited Demo)
- Two monthly Live Q&A sessions w/ Bjorn
- One monthly Pre-recorded Q&A session
- Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced content
- Video demos with guest artists such as David Benavente and Rafa Torres
- Photo submissions for critique in Q&A sessions
- Access to the Members' forum
- Additional behind-the-scenes content from Eisei-en
7-DAY FREE TRIAL
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