Ancient Chinese Banyan Bonsai
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NameAncient Chinese Banyan Bonsai
Species NameFicus microcarpa
Common NameChinese Banyan
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)120
Container Typeunglazed ceramic oval pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, gnarled bark, fissured bark, multiple trunks, deadwood
Foliage Typebroadleaf evergreen
Height (cm)85
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesExtremely old and massive trunk development with a wide, spreading canopy, showcasing the natural growth habit of a mature Ficus with a highly developed nebari.
Description
This ancient Ficus microcarpa bonsai features a massive, gnarled trunk base from which multiple thick, intertwining stems rise, forming a dense, wide canopy. Its deeply fissured bark and complex structure are testaments to its considerable age and meticulous cultivation, showcasing a naturalistic, mature form.
