Two Heathcote Bonsai Selected for the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival!

Heathcote Botanical Gardens is proud to announce that two extraordinary bonsai from our renowned collection have been selected for exhibition at the 32nd Annual EPCOT® International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World® in 2026!

Chosen from 66 entries submitted by approximately 40 exhibitors, only 18 bonsai and 9 penjing were selected by the Bonsai Societies of Florida (BSF) Selection Committee and Disney during the January 13, 2026 review process. We are honored that Heathcote’s artistry and horticultural excellence will once again be showcased before millions of visitors from around the world.

Featured Trees Selected for EPCOT®

Water Jasmine (Wrightia Religiosa) — Formal Upright Style

Known for its delicate white flowers and sweet fragrance, the Water Jasmine is a beloved species throughout Southeast Asia, where it is commonly used as hedge material. Although unrelated to the jasmine commonly found in Florida, its blooms closely resemble and smell similar to true jasmine flowers.

This particular bonsai is one of the largest and oldest examples of its kind in the United States and has been in training for an incredible 38 years. Its elegant formal upright design reflects decades of careful cultivation and refinement.

Pink Trumpet Tree (Tabebuia Heterophylla) — Informal Upright Style

Native to the Caribbean, the Pink Trumpet Tree is celebrated for its clusters of vibrant pink trumpet-shaped flowers. This bonsai has been in training for 25 years, and its dramatically twisted trunk tells the story of its origins as a full-sized tree growing naturally in the ground before being transformed into bonsai art.

Its striking movement and seasonal blooms make it a standout specimen and a perfect ambassador for Heathcote’s collection at EPCOT®.

We are deeply grateful for the continued recognition of Heathcote Botanical Gardens and our bonsai collection. Congratulations to everyone involved in nurturing these living works of art, and thank you to the Bonsai Societies of Florida and Disney for this incredible opportunity.

We invite our members, supporters, and bonsai enthusiasts to visit the EPCOT® International Flower & Garden Festival in 2026 to experience these masterpieces in bloom!