Aged Japanese Maple Bonsai
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NameAged Japanese Maple Bonsai
Species NameAcer palmatum
Common NameJapanese Maple
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)80
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, gnarled bark, tapering trunk, exposed roots
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesExceptional nebari and highly ramified branch structure, indicating many decades of careful training. The gnarled, aged trunk adds significant character.
Description
This venerable deciduous bonsai features a thick, gnarled trunk with impressive nebari and extensive fine ramification, currently bare in winter. Its informal-upright style showcases the tree's age and meticulous cultivation, presented in a dark, oval ceramic pot.
