85-year-old Sageretia thea Forest Penjing
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Name85-year-old Sageretia thea Forest Penjing
Species NameSageretia thea
Common NameSweet Plum
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)85
Container Typeoval unglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresmultiple trunks, gnarled, textured bark, tapering
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)85
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood, with visible surface roots
Notable FeaturesPenjing composition with two main trees, significant age, displayed at a botanical garden.
Description
This 85-year-old Sageretia thea specimen is presented in a forest style, featuring two prominent trees of varying heights within a single pot. The trees exhibit gnarled, textured trunks and dense canopies of small, vibrant green leaves, characteristic of the species. It is a fine example of penjing, cultivated at the Jardin Botanique de Montréal.
