Bald Cypress Bonsai
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NameBald Cypress Bonsai
Species NameTaxodium distichum
Common NameBald Cypress
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)70
Container TypeUnglazed ceramic oval pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthick, tapering, fissured bark, flaring base
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesProminent, well-developed nebari and deeply textured, mature trunk bark.
Description
This Bald Cypress bonsai features a robust, tapering trunk with deeply fissured bark and an impressive nebari. Its delicate, feathery green foliage is arranged in a naturalistic, informal upright style, showcasing the tree's mature character.
