On June 30th, we were informed that James J. Smith, Bonsai Master, had passed away.
In 2009 Jim gave Heathcote Botanical Gardens a generous gift of one hundred tropical bonsai, making Heathcote Botanical Gardens the site of the largest public collection of tropical bonsai in the United States.
He will be missed by Heathcote as well as the Bonsai community.
Heathcote extends condolences to the family and friends of the world-renowned Bonsai Master Jim Smith.
Arrangements are in the process and will be announced when they are finalized.
