Ancient Japanese Black Pine Penjing
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NameAncient Japanese Black Pine Penjing
Species NamePinus thunbergii
Common NameJapanese Black Pine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)180
Container Typeglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresthick, gnarled, fissured bark, tapered
Foliage Typeevergreen needles
Height (cm)170
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesMassive, ancient trunk with impressive girth and texture; well-developed nebari; broad, flat-topped canopy achieved through meticulous styling over many decades.
Description
This magnificent specimen features a thick, gnarled trunk with deeply fissured bark, indicative of great age. Its robust branches are meticulously layered, forming a broad, dense canopy of dark green needles. The tree exhibits a powerful and majestic presence, characteristic of a well-maintained penjing.
