Bantigue Bonsai
NameBantigue Bonsai
Species NamePemphis acidula
Common NameBantigue
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)unknown
Container Typeunknown
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Foliage Typeevergreen broadleaf
Height (cm)unknown
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityunknown
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesSmall white flowers, dense and salt-tolerant foliage, and exceptionally hard wood that is ideal for creating intricate deadwood (jin and shari) in bonsai.
Description
This image displays a close-up of the delicate white flower and small, somewhat fuzzy green leaves of a Bantigue tree. Bantigue is a highly valued species for bonsai due to its naturally small foliage, extremely hard wood, and ability to develop excellent deadwood features. The flower exhibits six ruffled white petals surrounding prominent yellow stamens.
