Aged Japanese Flowering Apricot Bonsai
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NameAged Japanese Flowering Apricot Bonsai
Species NamePrunus mume
Common NameJapanese Flowering Apricot
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)100
Container Typeunglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresgnarled bark, thick trunk, taper, aged appearance
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesExtremely old and gnarled trunk, very fine ramification, classic Japanese aesthetic, photographed in winter dormancy.
Description
This ancient deciduous bonsai, likely a Japanese Flowering Apricot, showcases a heavily gnarled and textured trunk with exceptional ramification, characteristic of a very old specimen. It is presented in a traditional unglazed pot, with moss covering the soil surface, highlighting its age and careful cultivation. The tree is currently bare, indicating it was photographed in winter.
