Aged Pine Bonsai over Hot Spring
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NameAged Pine Bonsai over Hot Spring
Species NamePinus thunbergii
Common NameJapanese Black Pine
Bonsai Styleslanting
Estimated Age (years)120
Container Typenone
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresgnarled, thick bark, tapering
Foliage Typeneedle-like evergreen
Height (cm)250
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible (growing from cliff)
Notable FeaturesNaturally growing in a bonsai-like form, situated dramatically over a natural iron hot spring in Beppu City, Japan.
Description
This magnificent pine, described as a 'traditional bonsai tree' in its natural setting, grows dramatically from a rocky cliff edge overlooking a steaming, iron-rich hot spring. Its gnarled trunk leans sharply, with branches extending horizontally, showcasing the resilience and beauty of nature's own bonsai. The tree's aged appearance and unique placement create a striking and serene landscape.
