The Brooklyn Botanic Garden commemorates a century since Ernest F. Coe's donation of Japanese trees and shrubs, including key bonsai specimens. The garden, now home to nearly 400 bonsai trees, honors the legacy of Frank Okamura, its first bonsai curator, who significantly expanded the collection. This summer features special events and displays at the C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum, highlighting the artistry and cultivation of bonsai, with an emphasis on both traditional and tropical varieties that allow for year-round enjoyment in New York.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden has been the proud caretaker of this remarkable bonsai collection for 100 years, fostering a practice that is equal parts horticulture, art, design, and patience.
Frank Okamura transformed the bonsai collection from 11 to 1,000 trees, introducing American audiences to the nuanced discipline of bonsai over three decades.
This summer, visitors can enjoy rotating seasonal displays at the C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum, showcasing highlights like a 500-year-old Rocky Mountain juniper.
The garden is marking the anniversary of Coe's gift with a months-long tribute to the art of bonsai and the individuals who shaped its legacy.
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