Ancient Japanese Apricot Forest Bonsai
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NameAncient Japanese Apricot Forest Bonsai
Species NamePrunus mume
Common NameJapanese Apricot
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)150
Container TypeRectangular glazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresgnarled, twisted, multiple trunks, aged bark, intertwining roots
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)75
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesMulti-trunk forest composition, highly ramified branches, deeply textured bark, and a decorative pot with a calligraphic inscription.
Description
This magnificent multi-trunk Japanese Apricot bonsai presents an ancient forest scene, with several gnarled and twisted trunks emerging from a mossy landscape. The tree exhibits extensive ramification and deeply furrowed bark, indicating its considerable age. Early spring foliage is just beginning to unfurl, hinting at the vibrant display to come.
