Bonsai collection

Nature lovers: discover great happiness in small things

Naturfreunde Litzelsdorf immersed themselves in Erich Csar's world of plants and blossomed themselves.(Bild: Naturfreunde Litzelsdorf)

The artistic world of bonsai trees is growing beyond itself in Litzelsdorf. Erich Csar showed off his magnificent tree collection during a hike.

The bonsai tree symbolizes happiness and prosperity. The 800-year-old juniper by Kunio Kobayashi in the museum in Tokyo is currently considered to be the most valuable bonsai in the world.

Huge bonsai collection
Naturefriends Litzelsdorf delved into more recent eras during a hike with a stopover at Erich Csar's bonsai tree collection right on their doorstep.

Erich Csar is an expert in the art of bonsai trees. He is full of passion.(Bild: Naturfreunde Litzelsdorf)

Over 30 specimens
Until his retirement, the Burgenland native worked for decades at the Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna and is considered an expert in the fascinating world of plants. His particular passion, however, is bonsai trees. His collection includes more than 30 specially created specimens.

"Native tree varieties such as pine and elm become real gems under his scissors," visitors praise. His oldest pieces are well over 40 years old. These jewels have already won several international awards.

Watching him cut
"The highlight was being able to watch the master prune a tree. Even gardening professionals on TV come to him for advice," says club chairman Thomas Hochwarter.