盆景艺术发源于东方,虽然转入西方的时间不甚长,但有越来越多的人迷上了这门高雅的艺术。在美国,盆景展览活动相当活跃,除每年有一次全国性的展览外,在各个州、市每年都举办盆景俱乐部成员作品展。这种展览的好处是一致公认的。但是否应对作品设奖,则意见分歧。一般认为:评奖具有 Bonsai art originated in the East, although not very long time to the West, but more and more people are hooked on this elegant art. In the United States, bonsai exhibition activities are quite active. In addition to a national exhibition every year, bonsai club members exhibitions are held every year in various states and cities. The benefits of such an exhibition are unanimously acknowledged. However, whether the prize should be awarded to a work or not should result in disagreement. Generally believed that: awards have