American Larch Bonsai
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NameAmerican Larch Bonsai
Species NameLarix laricina
Common NameAmerican Larch
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)50
Container Typeunglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurescurved trunk, textured bark, some deadwood (shari/jin)
Foliage Typedeciduous conifer
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesDisplayed with a companion planting (shitakusa); distinctive S-curved trunk; deciduous conifer foliage.
Description
This American Larch bonsai features a gracefully curved trunk with textured bark, presented in an informal-upright style. Its vibrant green, needle-like foliage is characteristic of this deciduous conifer. The specimen was displayed at The Bonsai Society of Greater Hartford's 2009 annual show, accompanied by a shitakusa.
