The National Arboretum’s bonsai collection has hit the big time with Australia Post selecting three of its miniature trees for a new postage stamp series.
According to Our CBR, the new Australia Post stamps feature three native species from the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia to highlight the beauty and art of Australian native bonsai plants.
“The National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia (NBPCA) at the National Arboretum Canberra (NAC) is a real showstopper, whether you’re a miniature tree enthusiast or not,” Our CBR said.
“The detail and beauty in the Collection has been admired by visitors to the NAC since 2013 and now it can be shared around the world,” it said.
Our CBR said the stamp issue, as well as a medallion cover and other collectables, showcased the Callistemon viminalis, a bottlebrush as bonsai; Ficus rubiginosa, a fig as bonsai; and Melaleuca linariifolia, a paperbark (or honey myrtle) as bonsai.
The Newsletter said Curator of NBPCA, Leigh Taafe worked with Australia Post on the new stamp series by providing access to the Collection and advice about bonsai.
“He also features on the cover photograph of the medallion,” it said.
Further information on the stamps can be accessed on Australia Post’s website at this PS News link and the NBPCA at this link.
